Atomic Structure & Chemical Reactions Biology 11 (2.1)

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What is the solvent in a solution of Kool-Aid made with powder, sugar, and water?

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Water is the solvent in this solution.

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Elements in the same column of the periodic table have the same number of what?

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Valence Electrons.

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What does the atomic number of an element represent?

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The number of protons in the nucleus.

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What is the atomic number of an atom with 11 protons?

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11.

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How many total covalent bonds can carbon form?

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4.

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Define an atom.

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An atom is the smallest unit of an element, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What are protons?

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Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutrons are neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are electrons?

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Electrons are negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.