Compounds

Question 1

The electrons in the valence shell of many atoms do not leave the atom because the protons in the nucleus attract the electrons. However, in metals,

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electrons can flow from one atom to another.

Question 2

Nickel and gold combine to make white gold. Which best dscribes white gold?

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alloy of nickel and gold

Question 3

Jasmine is a cook, and she wants to buy new equipment. She is presented with dishes made of copper, clay, plastic, and glass. She selects the copper pot because she does most of her cooking on the stove.Which explains why she most likely chose copper?

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Copper is conductive and will absorb heat to cook the food.

Question 4

In metals, the properties of malleability and ductility are explained by the fact that metallic atoms can

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roll over without breaking their bonds.

Question 5

Anjuli is looking at four different metal samples on the counter. Three are solid, and one is a liquid. Which statement about the liquid metal is most likely true?

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The liquid metal is mercury.

Question 6

Which property of metals is the result of light reflecting off the electrons?

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shiny

Question 7

The electrons between atoms in metallic bonds

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allow for bonding metals to be stable.

Question 8

A manganese atom is pictured below.

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2

Question 9

Metallic bonds are important to how paperclips are both made and used.

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Ductility is important for making paperclips, and malleability is important for using them.

Question 10

Which metallic properties are caused by atoms rolling over each other in metallic bonds?

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malleability and ductility

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