Illustrating the Nature of chemical bond 1st quiz Flashcards
It is a positively charged particle
Proton
It is a negatively charged particle
Electron
It is a particle with NO charge; a neutral charge
Neutron
A basic particle that contains a Proton, Neutron and Electron
Atom
This is the outermost shell of the atom and is considered the most important shell because this shell contains electrons that are responsible for making chemical bonds.
Valence Shell
What are the two types of chemical bonds?
Ionic (electrovalent) bond
Covalent bond
This bond pertains to the transfer of one or more electrons to another atom to create ions
Ionic (electrovalent) bond
This bond pertains to sharing electrons between atoms
Covalent bond
This pertains to atoms desiring 8 electrons in their valence shells
Octet rule
Atoms may gain or lose electrons and form charged particles called what?
Ions
This refers to the measure of the ability of an atom to attract electrons
Electronegativity
This refers to the study of hydrocarbons and their derivatives
Organic Chemistry
This refers to the study of all substances other than hydrocarbons and their derivatives
Inorganic Chemistry
What element is the essence of Organic Chemistry
Carbon
What is the approximate number of organic compounds
7 million