End Inv. 3 Energy of Atoms Bonding

Front

What is the center of an atom where its neutrons and protons are located?

Back

Nucleus

Front

True or False: For a system to be stable, it must minimize its potential energy (PE). This is also true for atoms trying to bond.

Back

True

Front

When a bond is balanced, the potential energy (PE) is at its:

Back

Lowest point

Front

Bonds form when the attractive and repulsive forces:

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Cancel each other out

Front

What is the force that holds atoms together in a compound?

Back

Chemical Bond

Front

What is the term for the energy stored in an object due to its position or arrangement?

Back

Potential Energy (PE)

Front

What type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

Back

Covalent Bond

Front

What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another?

Back

Ionic Bond

Front

What is the term for a group of atoms bonded together that behaves as a single unit?

Back

Molecule

Front

What is the term for the energy required to break a bond between two atoms?

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Bond Energy