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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons located in the outermost energy level of an atom. They are important for determining how an atom will bond with other atoms.

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What is the mass number of an atom?

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The mass number is the sum of the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What type of bond is formed between a metal and a non-metal?

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Ionic bond.

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Which particles make up the nucleus of an atom?

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Protons and Neutrons.

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True or False: Protons and Neutrons have about the same mass.

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True - They have about the same mass.

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What is an atom?

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

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What is the charge of a proton?

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A proton has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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A neutron has no charge (it is neutral).

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What is the charge of an electron?

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An electron has a negative charge.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of charged ions.