IPC Final Review

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What part of the Bohr model indicates the period of an element?

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Number of Energy Levels

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Which section of the periodic table contains elements least likely to form chemical bonds?

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Section Z

Front

Which element is chemically reactive, has two valence electrons, and three energy levels?

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Magnesium

Front

What process involves the emission of beta particles from a nucleus?

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Beta decay

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In isotope notation, what does the number 12 represent?

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Mass Number

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What is the definition of a valence electron?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

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What is the significance of the atomic number in an element?

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The atomic number represents the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom and determines the element's identity.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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Nuclear fusion is the process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.

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What is a chemical bond?

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A chemical bond is a lasting attraction between atoms that enables the formation of chemical compounds.

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What is the difference between mass number and atomic number?

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Mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus, while atomic number is the number of protons.