Match each term to its corresponding descriptive phrase.
-number of protons an atom has
A)Proton
B)Neutron
C)Electron
D)Isotopes
E)Ionic bonds
F)Covalent bonds
G)Octet rule
H)Atomic number
I)Atomic mass
J)Hydrogen bonds

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The atomic number of an atom is the number of protons it has in its nucleus.

Answer: I
 The atomic mass of an atom is the sum of its protons and neutrons.

Answer: A
 The proton is a subatomic particle that has a positive charge and is found in the nucleus of an atom.

Answer: D
 Isotopes are atoms that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

Answer: F
 Covalent bonds are formed when atoms share electrons to achieve a stable octet.

Answer: E
 Ionic bonds are formed when atoms transfer electrons to achieve a stable octet.

Answer: G
 The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons in order to achieve a stable octet in their outermost electron shell.

Answer: C
 Electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

Answer: J
 Hydrogen bonds are weak bonds between hydrogen atoms and other molecules, such as water.

Match Each Term to Its Corresponding Descriptive Phrase