MIDTERM: Integrated Science

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that has gained one or more electrons.

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What determines how ionic bonds will form?

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The number of valence electrons in the atoms involved determines how ionic bonds will form.

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What are subatomic particles with a positive charge?

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Protons are subatomic particles with a positive charge.

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What are isotopes?

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Isotopes are atoms of the same element that have different numbers of neutrons.

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What is the general formula for a synthesis reaction?

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The general formula for a synthesis reaction is A + B → AB.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that has lost one or more electrons.

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What is the role of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

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Valence electrons are the outermost electrons of an atom and are involved in forming bonds with other atoms.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A chemical reaction is a process that involves the rearrangement of the molecular or ionic structure of a substance.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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A decomposition reaction is a type of chemical reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products.