Bonding Review

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds with other atoms.

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How many valence electrons does a chlorine atom have?

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A chlorine atom has 7 valence electrons.

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What is the Lewis Dot Structure?

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The Lewis Dot Structure is a diagram that shows the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist.

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What is the Lewis Dot Structure for Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2)?

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The Lewis Dot Structure for Magnesium Chloride shows magnesium with 2 valence electrons and each chlorine with 7 valence electrons, forming ionic bonds.

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What is the Lewis Dot Structure for Calcium Oxide (CaO)?

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The Lewis Dot Structure for Calcium Oxide shows calcium with 2 valence electrons and oxygen with 6 valence electrons, forming an ionic bond.

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What is an ion?

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An ion is a charged particle that has gained or lost one or more electrons.

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What is the Lewis Dot Structure for the molecule fluorine (F2)?

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The Lewis Dot Structure for fluorine (F2) shows two fluorine atoms, each with 7 valence electrons, sharing one pair of electrons.

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What is the significance of valence electrons in bonding?

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Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms, influencing the type of bonds (ionic or covalent) that can form.

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What type of bond is formed between magnesium and chlorine in magnesium chloride?

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An ionic bond is formed between magnesium and chlorine in magnesium chloride.

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What type of bond is formed between calcium and oxygen in calcium oxide?

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An ionic bond is formed between calcium and oxygen in calcium oxide.