Atoms and Chemical Bonding Quiz
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What property of water is explained by the formation of hydrogen bonds?

  • Cohesive properties (correct)
  • Crystal structure in ice
  • High specific heat
  • Adhesive properties
  • In water, what does the polarity allow it to interact with?

  • Oxygen gas
  • Hydrophobic compounds
  • Uncharged polar compounds (correct)
  • Non-polar compounds
  • In the context of pH, what does a value of 7 signify?

  • Neutral solution (correct)
  • Basic solution
  • Alkaline solution
  • Acidic solution
  • What property defines a buffer?

    <p>Suppresses changes in [H+]</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is NOT mentioned as one of the most important elements of life in the text?

    <p>Sulfur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bonds do membrane phospholipids form in water?

    <p>Hydrogen bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines the elemental properties of an atom?

    <p>The number of protons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What causes electrons to move between shells?

    <p>Input or release of energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bond arises when atoms share electrons?

    <p>Covalent bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason water is considered a 'universal solvent' for life?

    <p>Its ability to form hydrogen bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following atoms is not considered essential for life?

    <p>Gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most stable atomic state?

    <p>With paired electrons and filled electron shells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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