Atomic Structure Basics

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What is the outermost shell that determines atom properties called?

  • Nucleus shell
  • Electron shell
  • Valence shell (correct)
  • Energy shell

What is an ion defined as?

  • Atoms with an equal number of protons and electrons
  • Atoms with an unbalanced number of protons and neutrons
  • Atoms or groups of atoms with a positive or negative charge (correct)
  • Atoms with filled electron shells

How many electrons does helium have in its outermost shell?

  • 2 (correct)
  • 1
  • 8
  • 4

What makes an atom unstable?

<p>An unfilled electron shell (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are isotopes?

<p>Different atoms of the same element with different number of neutrons (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bond involves the transfer of electrons between atoms?

<p>Ionic bond (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of reaction involves the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones?

<p>Decomposition reaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element is involved in forming hydrogen bonds with other atoms?

<p>Hydrogen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of reaction do 2 components bond to make a larger molecule?

<p>Synthesis reaction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?

<p>Polar covalent bond (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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