12 Week Key Terms Reteach Tutorial

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What is a transition metal?

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Transition metals are elements that have partially filled d orbitals. They are known for their ability to form variable oxidation states and complex ions.

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Which element is a transition metal?

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Iron is a transition metal.

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What happens to atomic radius as you move down a group in the periodic table?

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The atomic radius increases as you move down a group due to the addition of electron shells.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is a chemical property?

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A chemical property is a characteristic of a substance that becomes evident during a chemical reaction, such as reactivity with acid.

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Which element is most likely to form a covalent bond?

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Chlorine is most likely to form a covalent bond due to its high electronegativity.

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What is the periodic table?

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The periodic table is a tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized by increasing atomic number and grouped by similar properties.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electron pairs.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A chemical reaction is a process that leads to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another.