Honors Chemistry Fall Final Review

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What is the electron configuration for Aluminum (Al)?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p¹

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How many electrons would a Nitrogen ion gain or lose if it has 5 valence electrons?

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Gain 3

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What is the name of group number 1 in the periodic table?

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Alkali metals

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What is the chemical formula for the ionic compound of potassium and oxygen?

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K₂O

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What is the name of H₃PO₄?

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Phosphoric Acid

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Define an ionic bond.

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An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full set of eight valence electrons.

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What is the difference between a cation and an anion?

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A cation is a positively charged ion, while an anion is a negatively charged ion.

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What is the significance of the periodic table's group number?

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The group number indicates the number of valence electrons in the elements of that group.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.