Chemical Bonding Review

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Covalent bond

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When the atom shares an electron with another atom

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A positively or negatively charged particle.

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ion

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A chemical bond between oppositely charged ions.

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Ionic Bonds

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What happens during an ionic bond?

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Valence electrons transferred between atoms

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An ion that is negative is called a ____________________.

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anion

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An ion that is positively charged is called a ________________.

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cation

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Which elements only need two valence electrons to be stable?

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Hydrogen, Lithium and Helium

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How do ions form?

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Atoms gain or lose electrons to fill the valence shell.

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If an element gives away an electron, will it form a positive ion or a negative ion?

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Positive.

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If an element gains an electron, will it form a positive ion or a negative ion?

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Negative.