State what the term diatomic means.
State the percentage of nitrogen present in clean, dry air.
Ammonia has a simple molecular structure. Complete Fig. 2.1 to display the dot-and-cross diagram for one molecule of ammonia. Show only the outer-shell electrons.
Sodium chloride has a giant ionic structure made of positive and negative ions. State the general term used for any positive ion.
State one physical property shown by an ionic compound.
Graphite is used as an electrode. State one additional use of graphite.
Choose the statement that best describes the structure and bonding in graphite. Tick one box: simple covalent molecule; giant ionic; simple ionic; giant covalent.