Chemistry Study Guide 1: Atoms and Bonding

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1. Know the location of the nucleus of the atom.

2. Know which two particles make up the nucleus.

3. Know where electrons are located.

4. Know the difference between Ionic, Covalent and Polar Bonding.

5.Know the names of the group/families of One, Seventeen and Eighteen.

6.Know the terms Atomic Number and Atomic Mass.

7. Know how to read the Periodic Table of Elements.

8. Understand How to read some compound or element names.

9. Know which particle has what charge.

10. Know the valence shell order and how many electrons each shell can hold.

11. Be able to draw electron configuration.

12. Be able to understand how adding electrons or protons effect the nature of the atom.