Chemistry Basics: Atoms and Ions
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What can Nate do so that both Nate and Clara have a full set of markers?

Nate has to give one marker to Clara.

How can Maggie, Fred, and Florence share their markers so each has 8?

Maggie will have to give one marker to Florence and Fred.

How many valence electrons does sodium have?

1

How many valence electrons does chlorine have?

<p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which atom is a metal?

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

Which atom is a nonmetal?

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

What happens when an electron is moved from sodium to chlorine?

<p>Sodium becomes a positive ion and chlorine becomes a negative ion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many total electrons are in sodium assuming the inner rings are full?

<p>11</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many total electrons are in chlorine assuming the inner rings are full?

<p>17</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many protons are in sodium if it has 11 electrons?

<p>11</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many protons are in chlorine if it has 17 electrons?

<p>17</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many valence electrons does sodium have according to the octet rule?

<p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many valence electrons does chlorine have according to the octet rule?

<p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge of sodium after moving an electron to chlorine?

<p>1+</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the charge of chlorine after receiving an electron from sodium?

<p>1-</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Sharing Markers

  • Nate has 9 markers, Clara has 7; to have a full set of 8, Nate gives 1 marker to Clara.
  • Maggie has 10 markers, Fred and Florence each have 7; to equal 8 markers for all, Maggie gives 1 marker each to Fred and Florence.

Valence Electrons

  • Sodium has 1 valence electron, while chlorine has 7 valence electrons.
  • Generally, atoms with stable configurations have a full set of 8 valence electrons, following the octet rule.

Atomic Composition

  • Sodium atom contains a total of 11 electrons; thus, it has 11 protons, making it neutrally charged.
  • Chlorine atom comprises 17 electrons, therefore it has 17 protons, also neutrally charged.

Ion Formation

  • When an electron is transferred from sodium (metal) to chlorine (nonmetal), sodium becomes a positive ion (1+) and chlorine becomes a negative ion (1-).

Element Classification

  • Sodium is categorized as a metal.
  • Chlorine is identified as a nonmetal.

Charge Calculation

  • The charge of an atom can be calculated by subtracting the number of electrons from the number of protons.
  • After transferring an electron, sodium’s charge is 1+ and chlorine’s charge is 1-.

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This quiz covers fundamental concepts in chemistry, focusing on atomic composition, valence electrons, and ion formation. It will help reinforce knowledge about element classification and the charge of atoms. Perfect for beginners and students learning chemistry concepts.

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