Chapter 2

Question 1

Atom nucleus is

Answer 1

Made up with Positively charged particles

Question 2

Neutrons are

Answer 2

Neutral particles

Question 3

Corrosion is

Answer 3

Deterioration of material, metal that base reaction with environment

Question 4

For any given atom

Answer 4

The number of protons equals the number of negatively charged electrons

Question 5

T or F

An atom has no net electrical charge

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Electrically charged Adams are referred to as

Answer 6

Ions

Question 7

And ion formed by gaining of electrons is called an

Answer 7

Anion-negatively charged because the number of electrons is greater than the number of protons

Question 8

The loss of electrons yields a positively charged ion called a

Answer 8

Cation

Question 9

The Atoms of a molecule are held together by a force referred to as

Answer 9

Chemical bonding

Question 10

Electrochemistry is

Answer 10

The division of chemistry that deals with the transfer of electric charge and chemical reactions

Question 11

Oxidation is

Answer 11

The loss of one or more electrons from an Adam or molecule, which then forms a positively charged ion

Question 12

The electrode or metallic site where oxidation occurs is called an

Answer 12

Anode

Note: the term oxidation is not necessarily associated with oxygen

Question 13

Reduction is

Answer 13

Gain of one or more electrons to an atom or molecule, which then forms a negatively charged ion or neutral element

Question 14

Electrolyte

Answer 14

Is an ionized solution capable of conducting electricity

Question 15

Corrosion metal loss occurs at

Answer 15

Anode

Question 16

T or F

No metal loss occurs at the cathode

Answer 16

True