Topic A

Question 1

What are there few of in the work of atoms?

Answer 1

There is few individual, lone atoms in the universe.

Question 2

What is the natural order

Answer 2

The natural order of things is that atoms bong together to for molecules

Question 3

What is the universe made up of?

Answer 3

The universe is made up of molecules which are made up of atoms

Question 4

What does each molecule have?

Answer 4

Each molecule has a specific unique formula determined by the valences of the atoms in the molecule

Question 5

Rules with valences

Answer 5

1. It must always be a plus with a minus
2. The plus must be first
3. The subscripts must be reduced to prime numbers
4. Groups of atoms must be enclosed in the parentheses

Question 6

What is valence?

Answer 6

Valence is the combining number of an atom.