Review for Fall Final 2024

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What type of crystal is characterized by a sea of delocalized electrons allowing for conductivity and malleability?

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Metallic crystal

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What is the name of the covalent compound represented by the formula CO?

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Carbon monoxide

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How do you balance the chemical equation: ___ Na + ___ O2 --> ___ Na2O?

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4, 1, 2

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What is the name of the covalent compound represented by the formula Si2Br6?

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Disilicon hexabromide

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What type of chemical reaction occurs when an acid reacts with a base to form a salt and water?

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Double displacement (or double replacement) reaction

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What is the general formula for a covalent compound formed between two nonmetals?

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The formula typically uses prefixes to indicate the number of atoms, e.g., CO2 is carbon dioxide.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is the significance of balancing chemical equations?

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Balancing chemical equations ensures the law of conservation of mass is upheld, meaning the number of atoms remains constant.

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What is a molecular compound?

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A molecular compound is formed when two or more nonmetals share electrons.

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What is the name of the reaction where two or more substances combine to form a single product?

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Synthesis reaction