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1
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What are atoms composed of

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Positively charged nucleus surrounded by negatively charged electrons

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Consist of an aggregation of atoms held together by valence forces

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Molecule

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What happens when atoms approach one another closely

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The electron clouds interact with each other and with the nuclei

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If this interaction is such that the total energy of the system is _________

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lowered

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A group of two or more atoms that form the smallest identifiable unit

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Molecules

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6
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Contain two atoms that are chemically bonded.

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Diatomic molecules

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7
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Contain two identical atoms that are chemically bonded.

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Homonuclear

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8
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Contain two different atoms that are chemically bonded.

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Heteronuclear

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9
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Molecules containing more than two atoms.

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Polyatomic molecules

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10
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Smallest identifiable unit into which a pure substance can be divided and still retain its composition and chemical properties of that substance.

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Molecules

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11
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The fundamental principle of chemistry is ______

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the atoms of different elements can combine with one another to form chemical compounds.

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12
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a distinct substance formed by the chemical union of two or more elements in definite proportion by weight.

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Chemical compound

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13
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Is it possible for the same kind of atoms to combine in the same
proportion to form a different type of molecule?

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Yes, they are called as isomers

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14
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identical atoms bonding together with identical proportions and differ only in arrangements.

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Isomers

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15
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Ions are atoms (assemblies of atoms) that have ______

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A net electric charge

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ions that contain fewer electrons than protons have a net positive charge.

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Cations

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17
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ions that contain more electrons than protons have a net negative charge.

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Anions

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18
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contain both cations and anions in a ratio that results in no net electrical charge.

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Ionic compounds

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19
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In ____________, electrons are shared between bonded atoms and are simultaneously attracted to more than one nucleus.

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Covalent compounds

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20
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contain cations and anions rather than discrete neutral molecules.

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Ionic compounds

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21
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Ionic Compounds are held together by _________

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Attract6ive electrostatic interactions between cations and anions

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22
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The cations and anions are arranged in space to form an extended ________________ that maximizes _________________ and minimizes _____________

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three-dimensional array, the number of electrostatic interactions, and the number of repulsive electrostatic interactions.

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23
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Ionic compounds contain both cations in a ratio that results in _______

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Zero charge

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24
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If the electrostatic energy is positive, the particles _____________;

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Repel each other

25
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If the electrostatic energy is negative, the particles _____________ to each other.

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are attracted

26
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The name of a ____________ is simply the name of the element followed by the word ion.

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Monoatomic cations

27
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Stock system of naming

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an ion’s positive charge is indicated by a roman numeral in parentheses after the element name, followed by the word ion.

28
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Common System of naming

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This system recognizes that many metals have two common cations. The common system uses two suffixes (-ic and -ous) that are appended to the stem of the element name.

29
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The _______ suffix represents the greater of the two cation charges,

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-ic

30
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the _______ suffix represents the lower one.

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-ous

31
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The interatomic linkage that results from the sharing of an electron pair between two atoms.

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Covalent bonds

32
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The binding arises from the ____________ of their nuclei for the same electrons.

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Electrostatic attraction

33
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A covalent bond forms when the bonded atoms have ___________ than that of widely separated atoms.

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a lower total energy

34
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is concerned with valence which determines how atoms combine in definite ratios and how this is related to the bond directions and bond lengths.

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Structural chemistry

35
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Types of covalent bonds

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Single bonds, double bonds, and triple bonds

36
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Type of covalent bonds that involves sharing of 2 electrons

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Single bond

37
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Type of covalent bond that involves the sharing of 4 electrons

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Double bond

38
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Covalent molecules are held together by _______

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Shared electron pairs

39
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Bonds are formed when the atoms adopt specific positions relative to
one another so as to _________

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maximize the bond strength

40
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Molecules have a ________, _________, or ________ of its atoms

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definite, fairly rigid structure, or spatial distribution

41
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a very simplified representation of the valence shell electrons in a molecule.

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Lewis structure

42
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used to show how the electrons are
arranged around individual atoms in a molecule.

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Lewis structure

43
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Electrons are shown as __________ or for bonding electrons as a _________ between the two atoms.

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Dots, lines

44
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What is the Lewis structure also known as _______

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Lewis-dot diagram

45
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the substances that react are known as ________

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reactants

46
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the substances that are formed during a chemical reaction are known as _________.

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Products

47
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Two or more compounds combine to form one compound.

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Combination reaction

48
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The opposite of a combination reaction – a complex molecule breaks down to make simpler ones.

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Decomposition reaction

49
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Oxygen combines with a compound to form carbon dioxide and water. These reactions are exothermic, meaning they give off heat.

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Combustion reaction

50
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An acid and a base react with each other. Generally, the product of this reaction is salt and water.

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Neutralization

51
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One element takes place with another element in the compound.

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displacement reaction

52
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Other term for double replacement

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double displacement, exchange, or metathesis reactions

53
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reactions occur when parts
of two ionic compounds are exchanged, making two new compounds.

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Double replacement reactions

54
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when two aqueous ionic compounds form a new ionic compound that is not soluble in water.

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Precipitation reaction

55
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type of chemical reaction that involves a transfer of electrons between two species.

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Oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction

56
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any chemical reaction in which the oxidation number of a molecule, atom, or ion changes by gaining or losing an electron.

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Oxidation-reduction reaction

57
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Redox reactions are common and vital to some of the basic functions of life, including

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Photosynthesis, respiration, combustion, and corrosion or rusting.

58
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can be described as a reaction that forms a “complex”.

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Complexation reaction

59
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The goal
of an lewis structure is ____

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to obtain the “best” electron configuration.

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