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?
It is the outer (valence) electrons that participate in bonding. They do so either by giving one of their outer electrons to the other element thereby producing two atoms of opposite charge which attract each other (ionic bond) or by sharing outer electrons (covalent bond)
There are thousands of compounds made out of C, H and O. For example all carbohydrates contain these elements.
Thank you so much, I get this now:)
When we say that atoms bond, we mean that they come together and form a chemical connection with each other. Atoms bond in order to achieve a stable electron configuration, where the outermost energy level (valence shell) is fully occupied.
The particles in an atom responsible for bonding are electrons. Electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit around the nucleus of an atom. It is the interaction and sharing of electrons between atoms that enables them to bond.
In the case of table sugar or sucrose, the chemical formula C12H22O11 indicates the elements present and the number of atoms of each element in one molecule of sucrose. It consists of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O) atoms.
If another chemical is made of the same elements (C, H, and O) but has a different arrangement or ratio of these elements, it would not be considered sucrose. Chemical compounds have specific formulas that define their molecular structure and composition. Changing the arrangement or ratio of the elements would result in a different substance with distinct properties, even if it contains the same elements.