Atoms and Properties of Water Review

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What is the smallest most basic unit of matter?

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Atom

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What does Pondus Hydrogenii mean?

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Potential for hydrogen

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What is a substance into which other materials dissolve called?

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Solvent

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What is the oxidation number of Phosphorus to fill its outer shell?

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-3

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How many electrons does Sodium need to lose to fill its outer shell?

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Lose 1

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What is the definition of an element?

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond together.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is an ion?

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An atom or molecule that has a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

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What is the significance of water's polarity?

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Water's polarity allows it to dissolve many substances, making it a universal solvent.