Atoms, Chemical Bonding and Acid-Bases

Front

What is the smallest component of an element that has the chemical properties of that element?

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atom

Front

What is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances and is a pure substance?

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element

Front

Which type of substance typically tastes sour?

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acids

Front

What forms when two atoms share two electrons?

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A single covalent bond.

Front

What do we call solutions that contain concentrations of OH- ions higher than that of water?

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bases

Front

What is the term for a substance that donates protons (H+) in a chemical reaction?

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acid

Front

What is the term for a substance that accepts protons (H+) in a chemical reaction?

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base

Front

What is the pH range of acids?

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pH less than 7

Front

What is the pH range of bases?

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pH greater than 7

Front

What is a molecule made up of two or more different elements bonded together?

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compound