Semester 1 Final

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What is the symbol for Potassium?

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K

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What is the electron configuration for Neon?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶

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What is a constant in an experiment?

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A factor that does not change during the experiment.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A factor that changes in an experiment as a result of the manipulation of the independent variable.

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What is the relationship between covalent bonds and electronegativity?

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Covalent bonds prefer to bond with atoms of the same or similar electronegativity.

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What is the definition of an independent variable?

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A factor that is manipulated in an experiment to observe its effect.

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What is electronegativity?

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A measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.

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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world.

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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.

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What is a chemical bond?

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A lasting attraction between atoms that enables the formation of chemical compounds.