A(n)__________ shows the number of valence electrons in an atom in pictorial fashion.
Question 12
12.
The attractive force that holds two atoms together is called a(n) __________.
Question 13
13.
Because it can either lose or share electrons when it combines with other elements, each __________ l element has some of the properties of metals and some of the properties of nonmetals.
Question 14
14.
Ionic bonds form between two ions that have __________
Question 15
15.
A(n)__________ is an atom or group of atoms that has an electric charge.
Question 16
16.
The attraction between oppositely charged ions is called a(n)__________ .
Question 17
17.
In order to have a stable arrangement of 8 valence electrons, metal atoms are likely to __________ electrons.
Question 18
18.
In an ionic compound, the total positive charge of all the positive ions __________ the total negative charge of all the negative ions.
Question 19
19.
Because the force of attraction between the positive and negative ions is so strong, ionic compounds have __________ melting points.
Question 20
20.
In an electron dot diagram, two pairs of shared electrons represents a__________.
Question 21
21.
A number written in front of a chemical formula is a(n) __________.
Question 22
22.
The principle that states that matter is neither created nor destroyed during a chemical reaction is called the law of __________ .
Question 23
23.
The production of carbon dioxide during the burning of a fuel is an example of a(n) __________ reaction.
Question 24
24.
In a chemical equation, the arrow is read as __________ .
Question 25
25.
The law of conservation of mass was first demonstrated by the French chemist __________ .
Question 26
26.
Question 27
27.
Question 28
28.
An atom's valence electrons are those electrons that have the highest energy.
True
False
The reactivity of a metal depends on how easily it loses its valence electrons.
True
False
Within each period in the periodic table, elements have similar properties because they have the same number of valence electrons.
True
False
The chemical bond formed when two atoms share electrons is called an ionic bond.
True
False
Covalent bonds usually form when a nonmetal combines with a metal.
True
False
If a molecule contains polar bonds, the molecule may or may not be polar overall.
True
False
The forces between molecules are much stronger than the forces between ions.
True
False
Water boils at 100°C. This is an example of a chemical property.
True
False
Substances that enter into a chemical reaction are called products.
True
False
The ability to react with oxygen is an example of a chemical property.
True
False
Which of the following is true about chemical reactions?
They are accompanied by changes in energy.
They form new substances with new properties.
both A and B
neither A nor B
In an endothermic reaction, energy is
absorbed
released
converted to mass
synthesized
A reaction that has two compounds as reactants and two compounds as products is most likely a