Ionic Bonding Flashcardizz

Front

What is a force of attraction between atoms or ions called?

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Chemical bond

Front

What are gases found in group 18 with low reactivity (Ex. He, Ne) called?

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Noble gases

Front

What is the idea that atoms tend to form compounds in ways that give them 8 valence electrons (noble gas configuration) called?

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Octet rule

Front

What is the capacity to react with other atoms called?

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Reactivity

Front

What is the charge that an atom would have if it gained or lost electrons according to the octet rule called?

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Oxidation number

Front

What are the outermost electrons of an atom called?

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Valence electrons

Front

What is the term for the energy required to remove an electron from an atom?

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Ionization energy

Front

What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another?

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Ionic bond

Front

What is the term for a charged particle that has gained or lost electrons?

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Ion

Front

What is the name of the group of elements that typically do not form bonds?

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Noble gases