Unit 2 Week 1-2 Review

Front

What charge will likely form on an ion if an element has 3 valence electrons?

Back

+3

Front

What type of bond is formed by the attraction of charged particles?

Back

ionic

Front

What is the correct name of Cu₃N₂?

Back

copper(II) nitride

Front

What is the basis of a metallic bond?

Back

The attraction between positive metal ions and free floating electrons.

Front

What type of compound do nonmetals typically form?

Back

molecular

Front

Define valence electrons.

Back

Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

A chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

What is a molecular compound?

Back

A compound formed when two or more nonmetals bond by sharing electrons.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

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

Front

What is the significance of the periodic table in understanding elements?

Back

It organizes elements based on their atomic number and properties, helping predict behavior.