AME Unit 1 - Atoms and Unit 2 - Water Properties

Front

What is the name for PBr₂?

Back

phosphorus dibromide

Front

Why does water move from the roots to the leaves of plants?

Back

Capillary action pulls the water molecules like a chain.

Front

What is the name for NaH?

Back

sodium hydride

Front

What is the correct formula for the compound, lithium oxide?

Back

Li₂O

Front

An ionic bond forms when atoms ___________ electrons.

Back

transfer

Front

What is an atom?

Back

The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

Front

Define ionic bond.

Back

A type of chemical bond that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

What is the chemical formula for water?

Back

H₂O

Front

What property of water allows it to have a high surface tension?

Back

Cohesion, due to hydrogen bonding between water molecules.

Front

What is capillary action?

Back

The ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of external forces.