Honors Chemistry Final Fall 2024

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What elements generally make an ionic bond?

Back

Metal and nonmetal.

Front

Atoms form compounds to become more ___

Back

stable.

Front

An ionic bond is formed when ___

Back

Valence electrons are transferred between atoms.

Front

How would you write 0.0005 in scientific notation?

Back

5 x 10^-4.

Front

When a beaker of water is heated, its volume increases a little. What is happening to the particles in the liquid?

Back

They are moving faster.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

A chemical bond formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

Front

What is the octet rule?

Back

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is the significance of valence electrons?

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Valence electrons determine an atom's chemical properties and its ability to bond with other atoms.

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How do you determine the number of protons in an atom?

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The number of protons is equal to the atomic number of the element.