Summative Assessment Answer Key

Physical Science: Structure & Properties of Matter

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3. B
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5. B
6. C
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8. B
9. C
10. D
11. A
12. 17 protons
13. 18 neutrons
14. 7 valence electrons
15. 3 electron shells
16. Less electronegative
17. The octet rule is a chemical rule of thumb that states that atoms of main-group elements
tend to combine in such a way that each atom has eight electrons in its valence shell,
giving it the same electron configuration as a noble gas. Atoms want to be stable, which
means having a full octet. For some elements, its easier to gain electrons to have a full
outer shell, while others would be closer to a full octet by losing electrons.
18. Key nature of science concepts should be addressed in answer: collaborative, limited,
creative, and tentative, but durable.

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