Basic chemistry

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What is the smallest 'building block' of the elements that make up the universe?

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An atom.

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How are ionic and covalent bonds alike?

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They both fill outer electron shells.

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If an atom of carbon has 6 protons and is neutral, how many electrons does it have?

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6 electrons.

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What will an atom of neon with 8 valence electrons MOST likely do to be stable?

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Neither gain nor lose any valence electrons.

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If an atom of oxygen contains 8 protons and another atom has 9 protons, what MUST be true about the unidentified atom?

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It cannot be an atom of oxygen.

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What is an atom?

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The smallest unit of an element, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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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 an ionic bond?

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A chemical bond formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.