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How many electrons can the first shell of an atom accommodate?
How many electrons can the first shell of an atom accommodate?
What is the term for a bond between a positive ion and a negative ion?
What is the term for a bond between a positive ion and a negative ion?
In an ionic bond, which atom usually loses electrons to form a cation?
In an ionic bond, which atom usually loses electrons to form a cation?
What happens to the pH of a solution if it is above 7 on the pH scale?
What happens to the pH of a solution if it is above 7 on the pH scale?
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How many electrons does an atom of sulfur (atomic number 16) have in its outer shell?
How many electrons does an atom of sulfur (atomic number 16) have in its outer shell?
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What is the term for a bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms?
What is the term for a bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms?
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What type of charge does an anion possess?
What type of charge does an anion possess?
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Which element becomes a cation when it loses its only electron in the outer shell?
Which element becomes a cation when it loses its only electron in the outer shell?
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If an element has a full outermost electron shell, what is its stability like?
If an element has a full outermost electron shell, what is its stability like?
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$pH$ is a measure of the hydrogen ion concentration. What does a $pH$ below 7 indicate?
$pH$ is a measure of the hydrogen ion concentration. What does a $pH$ below 7 indicate?
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