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1. An _ion_ is an atom that has either lost or gained an electron.
✔ *Explanation:* When atoms lose or gain electrons, they become charged particles called ions. Loss of electrons → cation (+), gain of electrons → anion (–).
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2. An atom becomes _stable_ only when its outermost shell is filled with electrons.
✔ *Explanation:* Atoms seek a stable electron configuration, typically resembling noble gases (full valence shell). This drives chemical bonding.
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3. A chemical bond is formed when atoms _lose_, _gain_, or _share_ electrons.
✔ *Note:* The prompt says “______ or ______”, so we need two actions. The most common phrasing is:
→ lose or gain (for ionic bonds)
→ share (for covalent bonds)
But since it’s “when atoms ______ or ______ electrons”, best fit is:
lose or share — OR — gain or share
However, the most comprehensive and commonly taught answer in this context is:
lose or gain — because sharing is often treated separately. But technically, all three occur.
Since only two blanks, and the question implies binary options, the best pair is:
→ lose or gain (as in ionic bonding)
*But note:* Sharing is also critical. Many curricula accept share or transfer.
Given the structure, I’ll go with:
transfer or share — but “transfer” isn’t listed. So let’s use:
✔ lose or share — this covers ionic and covalent bonding.
*(Alternatively, if you want to stick to classic terminology: “gain or lose”)*
Final Answer: _lose_ or _gain_ — as these are the two primary ways atoms achieve stability via electron movement (ionic bonding), while sharing is covered in #5.
Actually, re-reading: #3 is general — so share or transfer would be ideal, but “transfer” isn’t a word used here. So standard answer is:
✔ lose or gain
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4. An _ionic bond_ is a force of attraction between opposing charges of the ions in the compound.
✔ *Explanation:* Ionic bonds form between positively and negatively charged ions due to electrostatic attraction.
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5. A _covalent bond_ involves two or more electrons sharing electrons to achieve stability.
✔ *Explanation:* Covalent bonds involve sharing of electron pairs between atoms (usually nonmetals).
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6. A _polar_ molecule has a positive and a negative end.
✔ *Explanation:* Polar molecules have uneven electron distribution, creating dipoles (partial charges at ends).
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7. A non-polar molecule is one whose constituent atoms _share_ electrons equally.
✔ *Explanation:* Equal sharing → no dipole → non-polar molecule (e.g., O₂, CH₄).
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8. A _polyatomic_ ion is a group of atoms with a positive or negative charge.
✔ *Explanation:* Polyatomic ions are charged molecules (e.g., NH₄⁺, SO₄²⁻).
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9. NaCl is an _ionic_ compound.
✔ *Explanation:* Sodium (metal) donates electron to chlorine (nonmetal) → ionic bond → ionic compound.
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10. _Electronegativity_ is the property that determines whether or not a molecule is polar.
✔ *Explanation:* Difference in electronegativity between bonded atoms determines bond polarity → molecular polarity.
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11. _Noble gases_ do not easily form bonds, as their outermost shells are filled.
✔ *Explanation:* Noble gases have complete valence shells (octet), making them chemically inert under normal conditions.
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12. The number of electrons in the outermost shell of an atom _increases_ as we go left to right in a period.
✔ *Explanation:* Across a period, atomic number increases → valence electrons increase from 1 to 8.
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13. The reactivity of halogens _decreases_ as we move down their group.
✔ *Explanation:* Halogens (Group 17) become less reactive down the group due to increasing atomic size and decreasing electronegativity.
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14. H₂ is a _diatomic_ covalent compound.
✔ *Explanation:* H₂ consists of two hydrogen atoms sharing electrons → diatomic molecule, covalent bond.
*(Note: Technically, H₂ is a molecule, not a “compound” since it’s one element. But many textbooks refer to diatomic elements as “compounds” informally. The correct term is “diatomic molecule.” However, given the context, “diatomic” fits the blank.)*
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15. _Metallic_ bonds are formed when metals share their electrons.
✔ *Explanation:* In metallic bonding, metal atoms release valence electrons into a “sea” shared by all atoms.
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16. A _double_ bond has two pairs of electrons.
✔ *Explanation:* Double bonds consist of 4 shared electrons (2 pairs), e.g., O=O in O₂.
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1. ion
2. stable
3. lose or gain *(or “share” — but “lose or gain” fits ionic context; if allowed, “share or transfer” is better — but based on standard curriculum: lose or gain)*
→ Let’s go with: lose or gain
4. ionic bond
5. covalent bond
6. polar
7. share
8. polyatomic
9. ionic
10. Electronegativity
11. Noble gases
12. increases
13. decreases
14. diatomic
15. Metallic
16. double
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Let me know if you’d like a printable version or further explanation on any concept!
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1. An _ion_ is an atom that has either lost or gained an electron.
✔ *Explanation:* When atoms lose or gain electrons, they become charged particles called ions. Loss of electrons → cation (+), gain of electrons → anion (–).
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2. An atom becomes _stable_ only when its outermost shell is filled with electrons.
✔ *Explanation:* Atoms seek a stable electron configuration, typically resembling noble gases (full valence shell). This drives chemical bonding.
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3. A chemical bond is formed when atoms _lose_, _gain_, or _share_ electrons.
✔ *Note:* The prompt says “______ or ______”, so we need two actions. The most common phrasing is:
→ lose or gain (for ionic bonds)
→ share (for covalent bonds)
But since it’s “when atoms ______ or ______ electrons”, best fit is:
lose or share — OR — gain or share
However, the most comprehensive and commonly taught answer in this context is:
lose or gain — because sharing is often treated separately. But technically, all three occur.
Since only two blanks, and the question implies binary options, the best pair is:
→ lose or gain (as in ionic bonding)
*But note:* Sharing is also critical. Many curricula accept share or transfer.
Given the structure, I’ll go with:
transfer or share — but “transfer” isn’t listed. So let’s use:
✔ lose or share — this covers ionic and covalent bonding.
*(Alternatively, if you want to stick to classic terminology: “gain or lose”)*
Final Answer: _lose_ or _gain_ — as these are the two primary ways atoms achieve stability via electron movement (ionic bonding), while sharing is covered in #5.
Actually, re-reading: #3 is general — so share or transfer would be ideal, but “transfer” isn’t a word used here. So standard answer is:
✔ lose or gain
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4. An _ionic bond_ is a force of attraction between opposing charges of the ions in the compound.
✔ *Explanation:* Ionic bonds form between positively and negatively charged ions due to electrostatic attraction.
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5. A _covalent bond_ involves two or more electrons sharing electrons to achieve stability.
✔ *Explanation:* Covalent bonds involve sharing of electron pairs between atoms (usually nonmetals).
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6. A _polar_ molecule has a positive and a negative end.
✔ *Explanation:* Polar molecules have uneven electron distribution, creating dipoles (partial charges at ends).
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7. A non-polar molecule is one whose constituent atoms _share_ electrons equally.
✔ *Explanation:* Equal sharing → no dipole → non-polar molecule (e.g., O₂, CH₄).
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8. A _polyatomic_ ion is a group of atoms with a positive or negative charge.
✔ *Explanation:* Polyatomic ions are charged molecules (e.g., NH₄⁺, SO₄²⁻).
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9. NaCl is an _ionic_ compound.
✔ *Explanation:* Sodium (metal) donates electron to chlorine (nonmetal) → ionic bond → ionic compound.
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10. _Electronegativity_ is the property that determines whether or not a molecule is polar.
✔ *Explanation:* Difference in electronegativity between bonded atoms determines bond polarity → molecular polarity.
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11. _Noble gases_ do not easily form bonds, as their outermost shells are filled.
✔ *Explanation:* Noble gases have complete valence shells (octet), making them chemically inert under normal conditions.
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12. The number of electrons in the outermost shell of an atom _increases_ as we go left to right in a period.
✔ *Explanation:* Across a period, atomic number increases → valence electrons increase from 1 to 8.
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13. The reactivity of halogens _decreases_ as we move down their group.
✔ *Explanation:* Halogens (Group 17) become less reactive down the group due to increasing atomic size and decreasing electronegativity.
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14. H₂ is a _diatomic_ covalent compound.
✔ *Explanation:* H₂ consists of two hydrogen atoms sharing electrons → diatomic molecule, covalent bond.
*(Note: Technically, H₂ is a molecule, not a “compound” since it’s one element. But many textbooks refer to diatomic elements as “compounds” informally. The correct term is “diatomic molecule.” However, given the context, “diatomic” fits the blank.)*
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15. _Metallic_ bonds are formed when metals share their electrons.
✔ *Explanation:* In metallic bonding, metal atoms release valence electrons into a “sea” shared by all atoms.
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16. A _double_ bond has two pairs of electrons.
✔ *Explanation:* Double bonds consist of 4 shared electrons (2 pairs), e.g., O=O in O₂.
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✔ Final Completed Answers:
1. ion
2. stable
3. lose or gain *(or “share” — but “lose or gain” fits ionic context; if allowed, “share or transfer” is better — but based on standard curriculum: lose or gain)*
→ Let’s go with: lose or gain
4. ionic bond
5. covalent bond
6. polar
7. share
8. polyatomic
9. ionic
10. Electronegativity
11. Noble gases
12. increases
13. decreases
14. diatomic
15. Metallic
16. double
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Let me know if you’d like a printable version or further explanation on any concept!
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