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- 4. The subatomic particle that is indicated by the atomic number of that element.
- 7. The name for the forces of attraction between molecules.
- 8. The type of bond formed when positive ions are attracted to negative ions.
- 9. The most reactive halogen.
- 12. The term for the combined total of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.
- 15. This is how many electrons an atom of sodium has available for forming bonds.
- 17. The term for a particle that has an unequal number of protons and electrons.
- 18. Diamond and graphite are examples of this type of covalent structure.
- 19. The name used to describe giant structures whose particles are arranged in a regular repeated pattern.
- 20. The subatomic particle involved in forming bonds between atoms.
- 23. Atoms form bonds with each other in order to become more ________.
- 25. The name for the forces that keep the electrons from flying off and away from the nucleus.
- 27. The name given to a substance containing atoms of two or more different elements that are bonded together.
- 28. This is the maximum number of electrons the first energy shell can hold.
- 29. This is the maximum number of electrons the third energy shell can hold.
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- 1. This type of bond tends to form between two nonmetal atoms when they share electrons.
- 2. On a square of the periodic table, the number at the top of the box is known as the _____ number.
- 3. Calcium atoms have electrons in __________ energy levels.
- 5. Atoms of this element have the electron structure 2,8,6.
- 6. This is the name for a row on the periodic table.
- 7. This type of bond is due to the attraction of positive ions and negative ions.
- 10. The group on the periodic table that are stable and don't thus don't form compounds.
- 11. The overall charge of an ion with more protons than electrons.
- 13. The overall charge of the particle formed when an atom gains electrons.
- 14. Oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water are all examples of ______, which are simply particles formed when atoms covalently bond with each other.
- 16. This is found in the center of an atom and contains pretty much all of the atom's mass.
- 21. The name for a positive ion.
- 22. This is the name for a column on the periodic table.
- 24. This is the name for the group on the periodic table that contains the most reactive metals.
- 26. The name for a negative ion.
