Chemistry Final Review Fall24

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What characterizes the liquid state of matter?

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The liquid state is characterized by having particles that are closely packed but can still flow past one another.

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What defines the solid state of matter?

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The solid state is defined by materials having a definite shape and volume.

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What is atomic mass?

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Atomic mass is the weighted average mass of the atoms in a naturally occurring element.

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What is sublimation?

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Sublimation is the process by which a solid changes directly into a gas.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What is a metallic bond?

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A metallic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs between metal atoms, characterized by a 'sea of electrons' that are free to move around.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance made of only one type of atom, while a compound is a substance formed when two or more different types of atoms bond together.

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What is the significance of the atomic number?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

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What is the process of condensation?

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Condensation is the process by which a gas changes into a liquid.