Module 4 Test Flashcards
a chemical bond formed between oppositely charged ions
ionic bond
the force of attraction between molecules of different substances so that they tend to stick together
adhesion
What is the chemical formula for water?
H20
Chlorine is a Group 7A element What is the charge on a chloride ion?
1-
What does each dot in an electron dot diagram represent?
valance electron
the force of attraction between molecules of the same substance so that they tend to stay together
cohesion
What are coefficients used for in chemical equations?
to tell how many moelecules of each atom or compound is needed to balance a chemical equation
What are subscripts used for in chemical formulas?
to show the number of atoms of an element in a molecule or compound
When an atom loses an electron it forms a(n)
cation
a molecule that has slight positive and negative charges due to an imbalance in the way electrons are shared
polar molecule
Why are water molecules polar?
the oxygen atom has a greater attraction for electrons than the hydrogen atom does
A chemical bond in which two atoms share one or more pairs of valence electrons
covalent bond
A chemical bond that forms when atoms share electrons is always a(n)
covalent bond
What is a stable electron configuration?
one in which the highest occupied energy level is filled with electrons