Basic Chemistry

An atom of neon has 8 valence electrons. What will an atom of neon MOST likely do to be stable?

• Gain 1 electron

• Lose 2 electrons

• Lose 8 electrons

• Neither gain nor lose any valence electrons

What type of bond is formed when atoms share electrons?

• Covalent

• Ionic

• Hydrogen

• Polyatomic

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom?

• Isotope

• Atomic mass

• Atomic number

• Element

A certain atom of oxygen contains 8 protons, 8 neutrons, & 8 electrons. Another atom of unknown identity contains 9 protons. Which of the following MUST be true about this unidentified atom?

• It has 9 neutrons in its nucleus.

• It is an isotope of oxygen.

• Its atomic mass is a decimal number.

• It cannot be an atom of oxygen.

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An atom of iodine has 7 valence electrons. What will an atom of iodine MOST likely do to be stable?

• Lose 1 electron

• Lost 7 electrons

• Gain 1 electron

• Neither gain nor lose any valence electrons

How are ionic and covalent bonds alike?

• They both form organic molecules.

• They both fill outer electron shells.

• They both transfer electrons from one atom to another.

• They both transfer protons from one atom to another.

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The smallest particle of any type of matter is known by which of the following terms?

• Element

• Compound

• Atom

• Chemical

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What are the 3 particles that make-up the atom?

• protons, neutrons, and isotopes

• neutrons, isotopes, and electrons

• positives, negatives, and electrons

• protons, neutrons, and electrons

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Atomic Mass is the number of

• protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom

• protons and electrons in the nucleus of an atom

• neutrons and electrons in the nucleus of an atom

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An elements is

• a substance that cannot be split into simpler substances

• a substance that can be split into simpler substances