Chemistry Diagnostic Test

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is the attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What is the first step in the formation of an ionic bond?

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An electron is transferred from the metal to the nonmetal.

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What are the components of an ionic compound?

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Ionic compounds are made up of positively charged cations and negatively charged anions.

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What is ionization energy?

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Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom.

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Which element has the smallest ionization energy: carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, or fluorine?

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Carbon has the smallest ionization energy.

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What is the atomic number of chlorine?

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The atomic number of chlorine is 17, which means it has 17 protons.

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What is the mass number of an atom?

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The mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus.

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What is a neutron?

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A neutron is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom, with no electric charge.

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What is an alkaline earth metal?

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Alkaline earth metals are the elements in group 2 of the periodic table, such as magnesium and strontium.

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What is the difference between a metal and a nonmetal?

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Metals are typically shiny, conductive, and malleable, while nonmetals are dull, insulative, and brittle.