Extra Credit

Front

What is the smallest particle of any particular type of matter?

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Atom

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What type of reaction involves the combination of two or more substances to form a new compound?

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Synthesis

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Which element is located in Period 3, Group 2 of the periodic table?

Back

Magnesium

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What does the octet rule state?

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Elements will have 8 valence electrons in the outermost electron shell.

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What is the proper chemical formula for combining Al³⁺ and Cl⁻?

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AlCl₃

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What is a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond together.

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Define an element.

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process that involves the rearrangement of the molecular or ionic structure of a substance.

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What is the difference between a single replacement reaction and a double replacement reaction?

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In a single replacement reaction, one element replaces another in a compound; in a double replacement reaction, the ions of two compounds exchange places.

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What is the significance of the periodic table?

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It organizes elements based on their atomic number, electron configurations, and recurring chemical properties.