Chemical Bonding

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How many different elements are in C6H12O6?

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3

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What does an atomic number tell you about an atom?

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Number of Protons in an atom or ion

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Bonds that form between two metals are called ____________ bonds.

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metallic

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Valence electrons are:

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found in the outer most energy level of the atom

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Ionic bonding is between a:

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metal and nonmetal

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What are the three main types of chemical bonds?

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Ionic, Covalent, Metallic

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What is a covalent bond?

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A bond formed when two atoms share electrons.

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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 are valence electrons?

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

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What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.