Mid-term Study Aid

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What is a chemical formula?

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An expression that identifies the types and numbers of elements found in a compound.

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What is an ionic bond?

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The force of attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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How many neutrons does a neutral potassium atom with an atomic number of 19 and a mass number of 39 have?

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20

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What are the characteristics of the majority of actinide series elements?

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They are synthetic, radioactive, and difficult to study.

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What is a mixture?

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A combination of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A type of bond in which valence electrons are shared between atoms.

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What is 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 compound?

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A substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is the atomic number?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

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What is the mass number?

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The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.