The Atomic Nucleus & How Atoms Bond
1. What are gamma rays and alpha particle?
2. Two protons in the atomic nucleus repel each other, but they are also attracted to each other. Why?
3. Why does the sodium atom tend to form the +1 ion?
4. Why are the two oxygen atoms in carbon dioxide, CO2, spaced 180o apart?
5. List these bonds in order of increasing polarity and also explain your reason(s): P-F, S-F, Ga-F, Ge-F.
(List polar)——————-; ——————–; ———————; ———————; (most polar).