True. In ionic compounds, atoms transfer electrons to achieve a more stable electron configuration. This results in the formation of positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions), but the total charge of the compound remains neutral.
False, all compounds are electrically neutral.
False. A compound exhibits properties that are different from the elements that formed it due to the new chemical bonds and interactions between atoms in the compound.
False: A compound whose molecules contain one boron atom and three fluorine atoms would be named "monoboron trifluoride" or simply "boron trifluoride".
In an ionic compound, neutral atoms lose or gain electrons to form charged ions, which are then arranged in a repeating pattern known as a crystal lattice. This lattice structure is held together by strong electrostatic forces of attraction between the positively and negatively charged ions.
False. In order for a compound to be acidic, it must have contain hydrogen atoms that are ionized in aqueous solution. Not all hydrogen atoms in compounds behave this way. For instance, the organic compound methane contains hydrogen but is not an acid. Ammonia also contains hydrogen, but it typically acts as a base, not an acid.
An atom may be neutral, or it may have a positive or a negative charge. If it has a charge, it is called an ion.
False, all compounds are electrically neutral.
False. A compound exhibits properties that are different from the elements that formed it due to the new chemical bonds and interactions between atoms in the compound.
False: A compound whose molecules contain one boron atom and three fluorine atoms would be named "monoboron trifluoride" or simply "boron trifluoride".
In an ionic compound, neutral atoms lose or gain electrons to form charged ions, which are then arranged in a repeating pattern known as a crystal lattice. This lattice structure is held together by strong electrostatic forces of attraction between the positively and negatively charged ions.
The resulting compound would be electrically neutral.
Today this affirmation is not generally valid.
False. In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons. This balance between positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons is what keeps the atom electrically neutral.
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B. False. Salt (sodium chloride) is a neutral compound formed from the combination of a positively charged sodium ion and a negatively charged chloride ion. The overall charge of salt remains neutral.
False. In order for a compound to be acidic, it must have contain hydrogen atoms that are ionized in aqueous solution. Not all hydrogen atoms in compounds behave this way. For instance, the organic compound methane contains hydrogen but is not an acid. Ammonia also contains hydrogen, but it typically acts as a base, not an acid.
...the number of electrons. This balance between positive protons and negative electrons gives the atom a neutral charge overall.