Definitions- "Simple Molecules and Covalent bonding

Question 1

Atom

Answer 1

The smallest, stable part of an element

Question 2

Nucleus

Answer 2

This is the central part of an atom

Question 3

Proton

Answer 3

A positively charged particle found in the nucleus

Question 4

Neutron

Answer 4

A neutral particle found in the nucleus

Question 5

Electron

Answer 5

A negatively charged particle found in shells around the nucleus

Question 6

Electron Arrangement

Answer 6

How the electrons are arranged in the atom

Question 7

Group

Answer 7

A group of elements are found in one column of the periodic table.

Question 8

Period

Answer 8

A period of elements is found in one row of the periodic table

Question 9

Element

Answer 9

A substance that only contains one type of atom

Question 10

Covalent bond

Answer 10

The attraction between the positive nuclei and a shared pair of electrons

Question 11

Intermolecular force

Answer 11

Forces between molecules

Question 12

Properties

Answer 12

The way that substances behave e.g. strong or shiny

Question 13

Molecule

Answer 13

A particle with a fixed number of atoms chemically combined together by covalent bonds