GBH2425S1 Flashcard 5 - Intro to Biochem/Edpuzzle 9-10

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Atoms are arranged in the _____

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Periodic Table of Elements

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Atoms use their ________ to bond to other atoms

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Valence Electrons

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When sodium and chlorine form a bond, sodium gives its valence electron to chlorine. After sodium gives away its electron, it becomes a(n)_____

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Cation (positively charged)

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How many valence electrons does Chlorine (Cl) have?

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7

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What is the definition of an atom?

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The smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

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What are protons?

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Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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Negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion that occurs when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion that occurs when an atom gains one or more electrons.