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Bonding & Reactions
Science 8: Chemical Bonding and Reactions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| chemical bonding | Joining of atoms to form new substances. Properties of new substances are different from those of the original elements. |
| chemical bond | Force of attraction that holds two atoms together. |
| how do you determine the number of electrons in an atom? | by the atomic number of the element |
| What is the atomic number? | It is the number of protons in an element |
| How are electrons organized in an atom? | electrons are organized in energy levels in the atom |
| Which levels in an atom have the most energy? | levels furthest from the nucleus |
| What are valence electrons? | electrons in the outermost energy level in the atom. |
| How many valence electrons are in groups 1 & 2 on the Periodic Chart? | The elements in groups 1 & 2 have the same number of electrons as the group number. For example, Group 1 elements have 1 electron. |
| Do Groups 3 o 12 do not have a general rule relating to their valence electrons to their group number. | Yes, true. |