A&P Chapter 2 Fact or Fib

Atoms are the basic building blocks of matter and consist of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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Covalent bonds are formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms.

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Ionic bonds are formed when one atom donates an electron to another atom, resulting in positively and negatively charged ions.

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A molecule is the smallest unit of a compound that retains its chemical properties, while a compound is a substance made up of two or more different elements chemically bonded together.

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In a chemical reaction, the number of atoms of each element is conserved according to the law of conservation of mass.

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An acid is a substance that donates hydrogen ions (H⁺) in an aqueous solution, while a base is a substance that accepts hydrogen ions.

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Water is a strong base because it has a high pH value.

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The pH scale measures the acidity or basicity of a solution, with values below 7 indicating an acidic solution and values above 7 indicating a basic solution.

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All inorganic compounds contain carbon as their primary element.

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1. Salts are ionic compounds that result from the neutralization reaction between an acid and a base.

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