Chemical Bonding Flashcard

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The chemical bond that forms when electrons are transferred is called:

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Ionic

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The chemical bond that forms when electrons are shared is called:

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covalent

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When an atom loses or gains an electron it is called a(an)

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ion

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Some elements combine chemically and no longer have the same ________________ they did before forming a compound.

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properties

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Atoms gain, lose, or ______ electrons to get a stable outer energy level.

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share

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How many electrons do most elements want to have in their outer shell to be stable? Options: 8, 0, eight, zero

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8, 0, eight, zero

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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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magnesium iodide

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Ionic bonds are between...

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metals and nonmetals