Chemical Bonding Flashcard

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In chemical compounds, covalent bonds form when

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pairs of electrons are shared between two nonmetal atoms.

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Using electronegativities, what type of bond is formed by S and Br? Options: ionic, polar covalent, non-polar covalent

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non-polar covalent

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Using electronegativities, what type of bond is formed by Co and F? Options: ionic, polar covalent, non-polar covalent

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ionic

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What happens when an atom loses an electron?

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It becomes Positively Charged

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The number of _____ is most important in determining how an atom will bond.

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Valence Electrons

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If an oxygen atom has 8 protons (+) and 10 electrons (-), what is its charge? Options: O^10-, O⁸⁺, O^2-, O¹⁰⁺

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O^2-

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Why do all bonds form?

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To fill up the outer shell and become more stable.

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What part of an atom is involved in chemical bonding?

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electron

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Where are the non-metals located on the periodic table?

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On the right side of the "staircase"

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What kind of bond forms when atoms share electrons?

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Covalent