Test 1 Study Guide Flashcards
1
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Atomic mass
A
It is approximately the equivalent of the usual number of protons and neutrons. Allowing for differences with isotopes
2
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Atomic number
A
Number of protons, it’s a subscript on the lower left side
3
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Polar covalent bond
A
A bond in which electrons are shared, but not equally. The atom with a higher electronegativity hordes the shared electrons
4
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Covalent bond
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where atoms share electrons. They are strong because the shared electrons act as if they belong to each atom
5
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Hydrogen bond
A
Hydrogen atom from one polar molecule is attracted to an electronegative atom such as oxegyn or nitrogen from another polar molecule
6
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Nonpolar covalent bond
A
Two atoms of similar electronegativity covalently bond and share the electrons equally
