Homework after Test on Chapter 1

9/20/01

~Read section 6-1 and answer questions 1-4 at the end of the section:

1. Describe where the electrons are located in an atom.

2. A nitrogen atom contains seven protons, seven neutrons, and seven electrons. Describe the structure of a nitrogen atom. Use a labeled drawing to help you explain this structure.

3. How does the formation of an ionic bond differ from the formation of a covalent bond?

4. What can you say about the proportion of hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions in a solution that has a pH of 2?