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What are the six basic building blocks of machines?

lever, wheel and axle, pulley, inclined plane, wedge, screw

How does a lever change the direction and magnitude of force?

By applying force on one end, you can lift a heavier object on the other. Levers change the direction and magnitude of force.

Give an example of a machine that makes use of circular motion to multiply force.

Wheel and axle, such as a well with a bucket.

How does a pulley help change the direction of force?

A grooved wheel with a rope or chain helps change the direction of force. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of an inclined plane?

It reduces the force needed to lift an object by increasing the distance over which the force is applied. Signup and view all the answers

What is the essence of oxidation numbers (ONs) in chemistry?

Signifying the formal charge based on electron distribution in bonds. Signup and view all the answers

How do Lewis structures (LS) provide insight into chemical bonding?

By depicting the arrangement of valence electrons around atoms in a molecule. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key principles that Lewis structures (LS) abide by?

Same element atoms share the same number of valence electrons, atoms strive for stability resembling noble gases, and electron sharing occurs in pairs. Signup and view all the answers

How do valence electrons contribute to chemical bonding?

They participate in the creation of chemical bonds with other atoms. Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding oxidation numbers (ONs) and Lewis structures (LS) important in deciphering chemical reactions?

They help in deciphering intricate chemical reactions and balancing equations by revealing electron distribution and bonding patterns. Signup and view all the answers

What role do valence electrons play in determining an atom's oxidation number?

Valence electrons dictate the formal charge reflected in an atom's oxidation number. Signup and view all the answers

How does understanding electron distribution and bonding help in predicting molecule and compound formation?

Armed with knowledge of electron distribution and bonding, one can anticipate the dance of electrons, leading to stable and well-defined structures. Signup and view all the answers

Why is balancing chemical equations easier with a good understanding of electron configurations?

A good understanding of electron configurations streamlines the process of balancing equations, ensuring correct representation of chemical transformations. Signup and view all the answers

How does chemical reactivity of substances relate to their electron configurations?

Chemical reactivity hinges on electron configurations, as they determine how readily substances participate in reactions. Signup and view all the answers

Why is exploring oxidation numbers, Lewis structures, and valence electrons more than just accumulating knowledge?

Exploring oxidation numbers, Lewis structures, and valence electrons is about unlocking the intricate language of molecules, enabling prediction, analysis, and design of new materials and technologies. Signup and view all the answers

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