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Homework exercises on  Chemical Bonding for a Physical Science course. Also refer to Chemistry, compounds, molecules, elements, education, distance learning, Ron Kurtus, School for Champions. Copyright © Restrictions

Chemical Bonding - Homework

INSTRUCTIONS: Print out a copy of this homework assignment, answer the questions correctly, and send or give the homework to your instructor.

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1. If the atomic number of an element is 10, how many electrons does it have?

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2. What are the maximum number of electrons in the second orbit?

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3. Is it possible for there to be only 1 electron in the first orbit and 3 in the second orbit? Why or why not?

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4. What is similar about elements in a Periodic Table column?

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5. Why do elements tend to combine?

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6. What is the result of the combination or bonding of two or more atoms called?

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7. If two dangerous chemicals combine, will the result also be dangerous? Why or why not?

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8. What is the chemical symbol for:

a. Hydrogen?

b. Oxygen?

c. Carbon?

d. Sodium?

e. Gold?

9. Is the oxygen atom ever seen by itself in nature? Why or why not?

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10. Helium and Neon are noble gases. What elements do they combine with?

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