A student researched the element fluorine (F) and found the following information - Junior Cycle Science - Question c - 2018
Question c
A student researched the element fluorine (F) and found the following information.
Using this information, show in the table below the number of each type of sub-at... show full transcript
Worked Solution & Example Answer:A student researched the element fluorine (F) and found the following information - Junior Cycle Science - Question c - 2018
Step 1
Name one particular source which the student could have used to find this information.
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The student could have used a periodic table, textbook, or any valid internet source.
Step 2
Using this information, show in the table below the number of each type of sub-atomic particle present in an atom of fluorine. Complete the table to show the location (within the atom) of the protons and of the neutrons.
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Particle
Number
Location
Proton
9
Nucleus
Neutron
10
Nucleus
Electron
9
Electron cloud
Step 3
Name an element which has the same number of electrons in its outer shell as fluorine.
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Chlorine.
Step 4
What is ionic bonding?
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Ionic bonding is the attraction between oppositely charged ions, resulting from the transfer of electrons between atoms.
Step 5
Name a compound that is formed as a result of covalent bonding.
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Carbon dioxide.
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