Ionic AND Covalent Bonding

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What charge do elements in Group 1 form when they lose one electron?

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1+ (positive charge)

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How is a covalent bond formed?

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When the atom shares an electron with another atom.

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What happens to an atom when it loses an electron?

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It becomes a positive ion.

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Where are metals located on the periodic table?

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In the blue section.

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What type of bonds involve the sharing of valence electrons?

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Covalent bonds.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A bond formed when one atom transfers electrons to another atom.

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What is the charge of a negative ion?

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Negative charge.

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What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in bonding.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve electron transfer, while covalent bonds involve electron sharing.

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What is the typical charge of Group 2 elements when they form ions?

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2+ (positive charge)