Chemistry Fall Review

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What is the orbital notation for Chlorine?

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The orbital notation for Chlorine (Cl) is 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁵.

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How does atomic radius change across a period in the periodic table?

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The atomic radius decreases as you move from left to right across a period due to increased nuclear charge pulling electrons closer.

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What chemical family is found in group 2 of the periodic table?

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The chemical family found in group 2 is the Alkaline Earth Metals.

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What is the chemical formula for magnesium nitrate?

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The chemical formula for magnesium nitrate is Mg(NO3)2.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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The charge of a proton is +1.

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What is the electron configuration for Carbon?

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The electron configuration for Carbon (C) is 1s² 2s² 2p².

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What are the properties of Alkali Metals?

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Alkali Metals are highly reactive, have one electron in their outermost shell, and are found in group 1 of the periodic table.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is the significance of the octet rule in chemistry?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons, leading to greater stability.

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What is the chemical formula for sodium chloride?

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The chemical formula for sodium chloride is NaCl.