what do we mean when we say that atoms bond?
What particles in an atom are responsible for bonding?
Table sugar or sucrose is a compound that has the chemical formula C12 H22 and O11
would another chemical made of the same elements still be considered to be sucrose? why or why not?
When we say that atoms bond, we mean that they form connections with other atoms to create molecules or compounds. These connections are a result of the interaction between the outermost electrons of the atoms involved.
The particles in an atom that are responsible for bonding are electrons. Specifically, it is the valence electrons, which are the electrons found in the outermost energy level of an atom, that participate in bonding. These valence electrons are involved in the sharing, transferring, or receiving of electrons between atoms to achieve a more stable arrangement.
Regarding your question about whether another chemical made of the same elements would still be considered sucrose, the answer would be no. The chemical formula of sucrose is C12H22O11, meaning it has 12 carbon (C) atoms, 22 hydrogen (H) atoms, and 11 oxygen (O) atoms. If the proportions or arrangement of these elements are different, then it would not be categorized as sucrose. Although it might have the same elements, sucrose molecules have a specific structural arrangement and ratio of atoms, and any alteration to this arrangement would result in a different chemical compound with different properties and characteristics.