The Structure of Matter - Molecules

The Structure of Matter - Molecules

7th Grade Life Science

May 23^rd, 2023

Labeling

Label the atomic symbol, atomic number, and name of nitrogen in the picture.

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Atomic Symbol

Atomic Number

Element Name

Multiple Choice

An atom has an atomic number of 23 and a mass number of 50. How many protons are in the nucleus of this atom?

• 23

• 27

• 50

Multiple Choice

An atom has an atomic number of 23 and a mass number of 50. How many neutrons are in the nucleus of this atom?

• 23

• 27

• 50

• Neutrons keep the protons from flying away from each other

• They make the nucleus more stable

• Every element has a proton:neutron ratio that is the most stable

Neutrons

• Atoms can bind together to form molecules

• The electrons make that possible by either:

  • Moving from one atom to another

  • Being shared between atoms

Electrons

• An ion is an atom that has either a positive or negative charge

• It has to either gain, or lose, electrons

Ions

Multiple Choice

Quick review! Electrons are:

• Positive!

• Neutral!

• Negative!

Multiple Choice

If an atom has the same number of protons and electrons, it is:

• Positive.

• Neutral.

• Negative.

Multiple Choice

If a neutral atom loses an electron, it would become:

• Positive.

• Neutral.

• Negative.

Multiple Choice

If a neutral atom gains an electron, it would become:

• Positive.

• Neutral.

• Negative.

Open Ended

Why do you think an atom becomes an ion by gaining/losing electrons, instead of gaining/losing protons?

An atom becomes:

• a Cation if it loses electrons (and becomes positive)

• an Anion if it gains electrons (and becomes negative)

Cations and Anions

• When an electron transfers (or moves) from one atom to another, two ions form

  • One is positive and the other is negative

• They become attracted to each other and form an ionic bond

Ionic Bonds

• In a covalent bond, the electrons are shared between two atoms

• They don't move from one atom to another

• The shared electrons hold the two atoms together

Covalent Bonds

Multiple Choice

A cation (or positive ion) is formed when an atom:

• Loses electrons.

• Gains electrons.

Multiple Choice

An anion (or negative ion) is formed when an atom:

• Gains electrons.

• Loses electrons.

Multiple Choice

_______________ bonds are formed when electrons are shared between atoms.

• Ionic

• Covalent

Multiple Choice

_______________ bonds are formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

• Ionic

• Covalent