Atomic Structure
What are the atomic particles that make up an atom?
Protons, neutrons, and electrons
How many electrons can fit in an orbital?
2 electrons
What is a positive ion called?
A cation
What is an Ionic Bond?
An bond resulting from the electrostatic attraction of two ions.
How many covalent bonds can Hydrogen form?
One
What determines the identity of an atom?
The number of protons
How many electrons can fit in the second shell?
8 electrons
What is a negative ion called?
An anion
What is a Covalent Bond?
A bond formed from atoms sharing electrons.
How many covalent bonds can Carbon make?
4 bonds
Which particles make up the nucleus?
Protons and neutrons
How many electrons exist in p-orbitals?
8 electrons
What type of ion does Sodium form?
Na+1
What is an example of a Polar Covalent bond?
A covalent bond between two non-identical atoms, or atoms which have very different electronegativities.
How many valence electrons does Bromine have?
7 valence electrons
How many neutrons are in an atom of 47P
32 neutrons
What is the electron configuration of Na?
1s22s22p63s1
What type of ion does Oxygen form?
O2-
What type of bond is found in Magnesium Chloride?
Ionic Bond
How many total valence electrons does a molecule of water have?
18 electrons
How many protons are in an atom of Nitrogen?
7 protons
What is the electron configuration of Sulfur?
1s22s22p63s23p4
Which are larger? Cations or Anions?
Anions
What is electronegativity?
The attraction an atom has for electrons in a covalent bond.
Which of the following molecules would react most like ammonia (NH3)?
a. H2O
b. CH4
c. HF
d. BH3
e. PH3
e. PH3