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1
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Atoms join together to make…

A

Compounds

2
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Describe ionic bonding.

A

When an atom gains or loses an electron to or from another atom.

3
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Describe covalent bonding.

A

When two atoms share an electron and bond.

4
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Name the compound which is most commonly named in science.

A

Carbon dioxide

5
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You still have the same atoms at the end of a chemical reaction as you did at the beginning. Why?

A

Atoms aren’t lost or made in chemical reactions

6
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How would you go about balancing an equation?

A

Balance one atom at a time and keep going until the whole equation is balanced.

7
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Balance the equation: H2SO4 + NaOH > Na2SO4 + H2O

A

H2SO4 + (2)NaOH > Na2SO4 + (2)H20

()= added number for balancing