Ufuk Saylan - 2.

1 Formative Assessment
1- What distinguishes one element from another?

All atoms of a given element have a specific number of protons in their nuclei that never
varies; so, the number of protons in the nuclei of atoms of an element distinguishes one element from
another element. .

2- Describe the formation of an ionic compound.

An ionic bond forms through the electrical force between oppositely charged ions.

3- What is the difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond?

A covalent bond forms when atoms share a pair of electrons; In contrast, ionic bond
forms when electrons transferred between atoms.

4- Compare and Contrast / How does a molecule differ from an atom?

A molecule is basically a group of atoms that held together with covalent bond.

5- Apply / Explain why a hydrogen atom can become either an ion or a part of a molecule.

A hydrogen atom can form an ionic bond by gaining or losing electrons, or it can form a
covalent bond by sharing pairs of electrons with another atom.

6- Evaluate / Explain the benefits and limitations of atomic models

Since I did not join the classes, I’ll be answering according to book. In the book, there are
two atomic models: Bohr's atomic model and simplified atomic model. Bohr’s atomic model
provide number of electrons with the energy levels that simplified model does not. However,
according to my research, Bohr’s atomic model has also its downsides:

-Cannot be used to predict structure and measure relative intensities of spectral lines

-Does not apply to multi-electrons atoms

-Provides wrong information about the value of angular momentum of an electron in atom

-Does not follow the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.

(The last part is taken from https://easychem.com.au/the-chemistry-of-art/the-structure-of-the-atom-

and-colours/the-merits-and-limitations-of-the-bohr-model/ )