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What is an atom? |
A nucleus of positively charged protons and neutrally charged neutrons |
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What are electrons? |
Negatively charged, outside the nucleus |
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What are chemical molecules? |
Groups of 2+ atoms held together by chemical bonds |
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Why do chemical bonds form between atoms? |
Because of interaction between their electrons |
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What is electronegativity? |
The ability of an atom to attract electrons |
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What plays a large role in determine the type of bond that forms between atoms? |
The electronegativity of the atom |
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What are the three types of bonds? |
1. Ionic 2. Covalent 3. Hydrogen |
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