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When an atom bonds the atom joins a 2nd atom to become a what?
a compound.
How can you predict whether an isotope nucleus is likely to be stable?
You can not predict whether an isotope nucleus is likely to be stable. There is a lack of electrons in the nucleus creating a chemical change in the atom becoming stable.
Shifting of electrons in an atom do what?
Bonds, radiation...
How many single bonds can extend from one carbon atom?
four single bonds
Is a central atom with two bonds a linear shape?
It depends on the hybridization of the central atom.
What determines whether or not an atom will form bonds?
Two oxygen atoms combine to form a molecule by sharing electrons
What The key to whether or not an atom bonds with another atom depends on?
the amount of electrons available on the outer shells of the atoms
How many covalent bonds is a sulfur atom most likely to form?
2
What determines whether a carbon atom's covalent bonds to other atoms are in a tetrahedral configuration or a planar configuration?
the presence or absence of double bonds between the carbon atom and other atoms
Which atom would be most likely to form three covalent bonds?
Nitrogen appears as N2 where there are three bonds between the two nitrogen atoms.
Chemical bonds are likely form when?
an atom's outer energy level doesn't have the maximum number of electrons
What are O-H Bonds?
Covalent bonds between a hydrogen atom and an oxygen atom.
Which is more likely to form bonds an atom with 8valence electrons or an atom with fewer then 8 valence electrons?
An atom that has fewer than 8 valence electrons is more reactive, or more likely to form bonds, than an atom with 8 valence electron. Atoms bond by gaining, losing, or sharing electrons in order to have a filled outermost energy level with 8 valence electrons.
Chemical bonds are likely to form when?
an atom's outer energy level doesn't have the maximum number of electrons.
When an atom bonds the atom joins a 2nd atom to become a what?
a compound.
What happens when a hydrogen atom covalently bonds to one oxygen or nitrogen atom is attracted to another oxygen or nitrogen atom?
hyrdrogen bonds.
What is the Lewis structure of an atom?
There is none because there are no bonds in an atom.
