Atomic Basics

Question 1

The negatively charged subatomic particle located in the shell(s) of an atom is called a(n)...

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electron

Question 2

Atoms that become charged by gaining or losing electrons are called...

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ions

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an element?

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Br2

Question 4

Water is attracted to other charged substances & can act as a glue. This property is called...

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adhesion

Question 5

How many electrons can fit into the 2nd energy level of an atom?

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8

Question 6

What is the tendency of an atom to attract a pair of electrons towards itself?

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electronegativity

Question 7

Valence electrons are...

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electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom

Question 8

The neutral subatomic particle located in the nucleus of an atom is called a(n)...

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neutron

Question 9

When two nonmetals SHARE electrons UNEQUALLY, what type of bond do they form?

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polar covalent

Question 10

The number of protons plus the number of neutrons in an atom is equal to its...

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mass number

Question 11

When elements have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons, they are...

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isotopes

Question 12

The positively charged subatomic particle located in the nucleus of an atom is called a(n)...

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proton

Question 13

When a metal and nonmetal TRANSFER electrons to form a bond, this is called a(n)...

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ionic bond

Question 14

The atomic number of an atom is equal to its...

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atomic number

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a compound?

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NaCl

Question 16

Which subatomic particle does not contribute to the mass of an atom?

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electron

Question 17

How many electrons can fit into the 1st energy level of an atom?

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2

Question 18

Surface tension is an example of the property of water known as...

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cohesion

Question 19

When water sticks to the sides of a tube and is able to move against gravity, this is called...

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capillary action

Question 20

When two nonmetals SHARE electrons EQUALLY, what type of bond do they form?

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nonpolar covalent

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