Basics of the Chemistry of Life

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What is the molecular formula for a carbon atom that forms 4 bonds?

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CH4

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What part of an atom is involved in chemical reactions?

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Electron

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What type of bond is formed between Na+ and Cl-?

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Ionic

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What is the charge of an atom that receives an electron?

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1-

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What is a covalent bond?

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A bond where electrons are shared between atoms.

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What is an atom?

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The basic unit of a chemical element.

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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 is an ionic bond?

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

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What is a molecule?

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A group of atoms bonded together.