Chemical Bonding Flashcard

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.

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How many atoms are in one molecule of carbon dioxide (CO₂)?

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3 (1 carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms).

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What is the formula for glucose?

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C₆H₁₂O₆.

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How many total atoms are present in 3 molecules of glucose (C₆H₁₂O₆)?

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72 (3 x 6 carbon + 3 x 12 hydrogen + 3 x 6 oxygen).

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What type of bonding occurs in water (H₂O)?

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Covalent bonding.

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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Predict the formula for an ionic compound that forms between barium (Ba) and nitrogen (N).

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Ba₃N₂.

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What is the charge of a barium ion (Ba)?

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+2.

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What is the charge of a nitrogen ion (N)?

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-3.

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Given the compound N₂O₄, how many nitrogen atoms are present?

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2.