Review Flashcard

Front

What do elements in the same group of the periodic table have in common?

Back

They have the same number of valence electrons.

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What happens to a sodium atom when it forms a Na⁺ ion?

Back

It loses one electron from its outer shell.

Front

What is the simplest formula for the ionic compound formed by magnesium ions (Mg²⁺) and chloride ions (Cl⁻)?

Back

MgCl₂

Front

What term describes how strongly an atom attracts electrons?

Back

Electronegativity.

Front

Which two elements are most likely to form an ionic bond?

Back

Sodium and Chlorine.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na⁺)?

Back

+1.

Front

What is the charge of a chloride ion (Cl⁻)?

Back

-1.

Front

What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

Back

Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms.

Front

How does electronegativity affect bond formation?

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Higher electronegativity means an atom has a stronger attraction for electrons, influencing whether bonds are ionic or covalent.