Physical Science Test Ch. 18 Chemical Bonds

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What is the correct name for the chemical formula SO3?

Back

sulfur oxide

Front

Which bond is considered polar?

Back

O—H

Front

What is the neutral particle formed when atoms share electrons?

Back

molecule

Front

What is the correct name for K2SO4?

Back

potassium sulfate

Front

Which of the following is a polyatomic ion?

Back

NO₃⁻

Front

What is a chemical bond?

Back

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

Front

Define ionic bond.

Back

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

Front

What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

Front

What is a molecule?

Back

A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.

Front

What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.