Chem Mid-Term Practice_ELECTRONS

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What type of bond is formed when there is a large difference in electronegativity (greater than 1.7)?

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Ionic bond.

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What is the electron configuration for Carbon (C)?

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1s²2s²2p².

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What type of bond is formed when two atoms have the same electronegativity?

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Covalent bond.

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What happens when an electron moves from a higher energy level to a lower energy level?

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Light is emitted.

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion, typically formed by nonmetals.

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What is electronegativity?

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The ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.

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What type of bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

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Ionic bond.

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What is the charge of a cation?

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Positive charge.

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What is the main characteristic of covalent bonds?

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Electrons are shared between atoms.

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What is the significance of the octet rule in chemistry?

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Atoms tend to bond in a way that gives them eight valence electrons.