16 Questions
What is the polymer backbone?
The long chain of bonded carbon atoms formed when monomers link together to form polymers
Which of the following depicts the atomic structure as a solar system and is outdated?
Electrons depicted as clouds of negative charge surrounding the nucleus
What does the mass number of an atom represent?
Sum of the number of protons and number of neutrons in a nucleus
What are polymers made up of?
Smaller molecules linked together in polymers
What are atoms composed of?
Nucleus containing protons and neutrons
Which term identifies the number of protons in a particular atom?
Atomic number
What is the mass number of an atom?
The number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus
What is the charge of a cation?
Net positive charge
What does Coulomb’s law state?
The force between ions is proportional to the distance squared
What is the difference between an element and its ion?
Different properties
How are ionic compounds described?
As having alternating layers of cations and anions
What do chemical formulas describe?
The elements and number of atoms of each element in a compound
What is the charge of an anion?
Net negative charge
What determines the mass spectrometers can measure?
The masses of atoms, isotopes, and molecules
What do monatomic ions derive from?
A single atom
What do isotopic abundances describe?
The relative amounts of each isotope
Explore the properties and structures of polymers, including monomers and polymer backbones. Learn about common polymers used in everyday objects such as polyethylene, PVC, and polyacetylene. Understand the fundamental concepts of atoms and matter.
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