Basic Concepts of Matter and Atoms

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Element

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An element is a collection of atoms that all have the same number of protons.

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Role of Electrons in an Atom

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Electrons determine the chemical behavior of an atom.

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Name the 3 subatomic particles

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protons, neutrons, and electrons

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Arrange the following terms by complexity and their relationship from simplest to most complex; molecules, atoms, compounds, and elements

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Elements are made of atoms, which combine to form molecules. Molecules combine to form compounds.

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How are bonds formed?

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Bonds hold atoms together into molecules and are formed by the electrons on the outermost energy level, called valence electrons.

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Difference between molecules and compounds

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Molecules are made of atoms bonded together, while compounds are made of molecules.

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Example of an ionic bond and description of what is happening with electrons.

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Sodium chloride (NaCl) is an example of an ionic bond where electrons are transferred.

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The type of bond in water is _____.

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covalent

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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store genetic information in a code

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What are the three types of bonds?

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ionic, covalent, and hydrogen