Practice The Fundamental Reason: Achieving Stability (4.1.1) - Chemical Bonding: Why Atoms Stick Together
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The Fundamental Reason: Achieving Stability

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What are valence electrons?

💡 Hint: Think about which electrons atoms use to bond.

Question 2 Easy

What does the octet rule state?

💡 Hint: Consider how noble gases influence this rule.

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Question 1

What is the primary reason atoms form bonds?

To achieve stability
To gain mass
To create new elements

💡 Hint: Remember the ball rolling analogy!

Question 2

True or False: Noble gases readily form bonds with other elements.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider why noble gases are unique in the periodic table.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If you have an atom from Group 1 and another from Group 17, predict how they will bond and what ions they will form. Explain your reasoning.

💡 Hint: Use the periodic table to consider their valence electrons.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design an experiment to demonstrate the octet rule in action using simple materials. Describe your procedure.

💡 Hint: Think about how you can represent bonding visually.

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