vocab
Atoms, bonding, and the periodic table
ionic bonds
covalent bonds
Bonding in Metals
100

Electrons found in the _____________ energy level of an atom; they determine how atoms bond.

outermost

100

a ___________________ shows the number of valence electrons in an atom in pictorial fashion. 

electron dot diagram 

100

What is an ionic bond?

the attraction between two oppositely charged ions 

100

What is a covalent bond?

chemical bond formed when 2 atoms share electrons 

100

The properties of solid metals can be explained by the bonding among metal atoms.

true 

200

a bond formed when one or more electrons are ________________ from on atom to another

transferred 

200

Which is a property shared by most molecular compounds?

low melting point 

200

What is an ion?

an atom or group of atoms that has an electric charge

200

what is a double bond?

two pairs of electrons shared between two atoms 

200

What is ductility?

can be bent easily and pulled into wires. 

300

What is an alloy?

A mixture of two or more elements, one of which is a metal 

300

The number of _________________ in the atoms of an element determines its chemical properties.

valence electrons 

300

T/F: when electrons are transferred between two atoms, a covalent bond is formed

false; ionic 

300

Molecular compounds that dissolve in water do not conduct electricity because no _____________ are present.

ions 

300

T/F: Metals conduct heat easily because the valence electrons within a metal are free to move

true

400
What is a nonpolar bond?

a bond where electrons are shared equally between atoms

400

in an electron dot diagram of sulfur (S), how many dots should be draw around the symbol? Why?

6; it is in group 16 and there are 6 valence electrons 

400

In an ionic compound, which part is written first?

positive ion 

400

t/f: a low melting point is one property of molecular compounds.

true 

400

Name an example of a metal object that shows both luster and malleability .

ex: gold or silver jewelry.

  • Aluminum foil – shiny (luster) and can be bent or flattened easily (malleable).

  • Copper wire – shiny reddish color (luster) and can be stretched or shaped easily (malleable).

  • Silver spoon – shiny surface (luster) and can be shaped or engraved (malleable).

  • Steel pan – polished surface (luster) and can be formed into different shapes (malleable).

500

What is does it mean to be malleable?

the property of metals that allows them to be hammered or rolled into thin sheet.

500

List 3 elements from the group containing the most reactive nonmetals 

any elements from group 17

500

Explain how a bond forms between sodium and chlorine in sodium chloride (NaCl).

Sodium has one valence electron and chlorine has seven valence electrons. Sodium gives its extra electron to chlorine. This creates a positive sodium ion (Na⁺) and a negative chloride ion (Cl⁻). The opposite charges attract, and together they form sodium chloride (NaCl), a neutral compound.

500

What is a difference between covalent and ionic bonds?

Covalent bond: electrons are shared between atoms; usually occurs between nonmetals
ionic bond: electrons are transferred from on atom to another; occurs between a metal and a nonmetal

500

Explain why metals are such good conductors of heat and electricity 

A metal is made of  positive metal ions surrounded by a “sea” of free-moving electrons. Heat moves through material when particles bump into each other and pass on their energy. In metals, the particles and free electrons move easily, so heat spreads quickly. Electricity moves when charged particles can flow. In metals, the free electrons can move anywhere, so electricity also flows easily.

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