Unit 2 Quiz! Flashcards

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1
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What are atoms?

A

the smallest unit of matter

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2
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Atoms are made up of what?

A

3 pieces and are typically NEUTRAL

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3
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Protons:
Neutrons:
Electrons:

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Positive
Neutral
Negative

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4
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The nucleus of an atom is at the what?

A

The center

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5
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What is the nucleus made of?

A

Protons and Neutrons

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6
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What orbits the nucleus?

A

Electrons

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7
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Examples of elements that consist of only one type of atom

A

O2
C2
H

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8
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What is a compound?

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A substance formed by the chemical combo of two more elements

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9
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Examples of compounds

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NaCI - salt (sodium chlorine)
H20 - Water
C6H12O6 - Glucose/Sugar

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10
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When are compounds formed?

A

When these different elements are bonded together

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11
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When are bond formed?

A

When compounds give away or share electrons in the outer shell (Valence electron)

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12
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Bond hold energy, so what is released when they are broken?

A

Energy

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13
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What are two different types of bonds?

A

Covalent bonds
Ionic bonds

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14
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Ionic bonds are a type of what?

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Chemical bond that occur when an atom transfers for gives away an electron to another atom

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15
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Atoms are neutral until they give away what?

A

Or gain electrons

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16
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Covalent bonds occur when?

A

two atoms share electrons

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