Unit 3-Bonding Study Flash Cards

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What is the correct name for the compound C₂H₂?

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Dicarbon dihydride

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The formation of an ionic bond involves the

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transfer of electrons.

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Why do atoms often join?

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an outermost energy level that is full of electrons.

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In the name carbon dioxide, the prefix of the second word indicates that a molecule of carbon dioxide contains

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two oxygen atoms.

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Which element is most likely to form an anion? Options: Sodium (Na), Cobalt (Co), Sulfur (S), Xenon (Xe)

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Sulfur (S)

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The name dinitrogen tetroxide tells you that this compound contains

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two nitrogen atoms and four oxygen atoms.

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Identify the most stable element based on electron dot diagrams for lithium, carbon, fluorine, and neon.

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Neon is the most stable element because its highest occupied energy level is filled.

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A cation is formed when an element

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loses electrons

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What is the correct name for the binary compound P₂Cl₅?

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Diphosphorous pentachloride

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Based on their chemical formulas, which substance below would you expect to conduct electricity when dissolved in water? NaCl, NO, CH₄, SCl₂, IDK

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NaCl