Bond And Ion Formation

Question 1

Name the element in group 17, period 3.

Answer 1

Chlorine (Cl)

Question 2

Calculate the number of Neutrons in Oxygen.

Answer 2

8 neutrons

Question 3

Which group is the most reactive group?

Answer 3

Alkali Metals - Group 1

Question 4

Which subatomic particle determines the name of the element?

Answer 4

Protons

Question 5

List a property of a transitional metal.

Answer 5

Conducts heat and electricity; malleable and shiny

Question 6

What does electron configuration show?

Answer 6

How the elements are arranged in electron shells.

Question 7

What are the regions where electrons spin around the nucleus called?

Answer 7

Electron shells, orbits, or energy levels.

Question 8

What is the relationship between protons and electrons in an atom?

Answer 8

Atoms are electrically neutral, so the number of protons equals the number of electrons.

Question 9

What are valence electrons?

Answer 9

Electrons found in the outer shell of an element’s atom.

Question 10

What does an element’s group number represent?

Answer 10

The number of valence electrons.