3rd Six Weeks Notebook Flashcard

Front

When a metal loses electrons, the positive ion formed is ____________ than the parent atom.

Back

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Front

Which periodic table family is incorrectly matched with its properties?

Back

Metalloids: Found in groups 13-17, possess properties of both metals and non-metals.

Front

Which statement is wrong?

Back

Chemical bonds can be separated by physical process.

Front

As you go from left to right of the periodic table, electronegativity _______________.

Back

increases

Front

Which of the following is NOT true about ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

Covalent bond is formed between metals.

Front

Define electronegativity.

Back

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

Front

What is the octet rule?

Back

Atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed between a metal and a nonmetal through the transfer of electrons.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed by the sharing of electrons between two nonmetals.

Front

What are metalloids?

Back

Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and non-metals, found in groups 13-17.