Atoms & Periodic Table Review

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What happens to the properties of elements when they bond?

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When elements bond, their properties change.

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What is the term for a horizontal row of elements in the periodic table?

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Period.

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Why do atoms form bonds?

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Atoms bond to fill their outer shell and become stable.

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What does a compound consist of?

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A compound consists of two or more different elements that are chemically bonded together.

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How many electron shells does a Fluorine atom have?

Back

Fluorine has one electron shell.

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How many electrons does a Fluorine atom have?

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Fluorine has 7 electrons.

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What is the stability condition for Fluorine?

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Fluorine needs one more electron to be stable.

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What is an atom?

Back

An atom is the smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element.

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is a combination of two or more substances that are not chemically bonded.