General Chemistry Semester 1 Review

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What describes the liquid state of matter?

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Particles that roll over one another.

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What does the octet rule state about atoms?

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Most atoms want 8 valence electrons.

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Which element has 6 valence electrons?

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O (Oxygen)

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How many neutrons does F-17 have if its atomic number is 9?

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8 neutrons.

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What is an ionic compound commonly called?

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A salt.

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Define an atom.

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The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What is the atomic number?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.

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What is the difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond?

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An ionic bond is formed by the transfer of electrons, while a covalent bond is formed by the sharing of electrons.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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