Fall Semester Review

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What is Electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.

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Which element has a higher electronegativity: Nitrogen (N) or Carbon (C)?

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Nitrogen (N) has a higher electronegativity than Carbon (C).

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What is the name of the compound CuO?

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The name of the compound CuO is copper (II) oxide.

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What is the noble gas configuration for Cobalt (Co)?

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The noble gas configuration for Cobalt is [Ar] 4s² 3d⁷.

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What does an orbital diagram represent?

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An orbital diagram visually represents the distribution of electrons in an atom's orbitals.

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What is the name of the compound Zn₃P₂?

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The name of the compound Zn₃P₂ is Zinc Phosphide.

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Define the term 'compound' in chemistry.

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more chemical elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is the difference between accuracy and precision in data?

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Accuracy refers to how close a measured value is to the true value, while precision refers to how consistently repeated measurements yield the same result.

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What is the significance of noble gas configurations in chemistry?

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Noble gas configurations indicate the most stable electron arrangement for an atom, often leading to lower reactivity.

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What is the general rule for naming ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds are named by stating the cation (positive ion) first, followed by the anion (negative ion).