Chemical bonding summary

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A charged particle that has gained or lost electrons is called a _____ (Options: molecule, ion, isotope, element).

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ion

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What combination of elements will form a covalent compound?

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Nonmetal and nonmetal.

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What charge does magnesium take on?

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+2

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Ionic bonds are between...

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metals and nonmetals

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What are valence electrons?

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electrons in the outer shell

Front

In chemical compounds, covalent bonds form when

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pairs of electrons are shared between two nonmetal atoms.

Front

Predict the bond that will form between Be and F.

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Ionic

Front

High melting & Boiling points is a property of which type of bonding?

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Ionic

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What is an example of a covalent compound? Options: H + Cl, H + H, Mg + Mg

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H + Cl

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Why do bonds form?

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To fill the valence shell of electrons for the elements involved