chemistry final Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
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What’s an ionic bond
A
a bond where electrons are transferred from one atom to another
2
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What type of elements typically form ionic bonds
A
a mental and a non-metal
3
Q
What is the charge of an ion formed by a metal in an ionic bond
A
positive
4
Q
Ionic bonding is a force of ____ attraction between two charged ions
A
electrostatic
5
Q
What determines how many electrons an atom will gain or lose in an ionic bond
A
The number of valence electrons
6
Q
What’s an isotope
A
The atom of the same element with a different number of neutrons
7
Q
What do atomic numbers tell you
A
How many protons does it have
8
Q
How is the average atomic mass calculated?
A
Multiplying the atomic mass of each isotope by its relative abundance (as a decimal) and then summing these products.
9
Q
What is nuclear reaction
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