Chemical Bonding Review

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The octet rule states that most elements want to have _____ valence electrons.

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8

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What is the proper name for S2O2?

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disulfur dioxide

Front

Predict the bond that will form between Se and Cl.

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Covalent

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How many valence electrons does Oxygen (O) have?

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6

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Why do elements bond?

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To become stable

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What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A chemical bond formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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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 significance of the octet rule in bonding?

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It explains why atoms tend to bond in ways that give them eight valence electrons, achieving stability.

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What is the difference between polar and nonpolar covalent bonds?

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Polar covalent bonds have unequal sharing of electrons, while nonpolar covalent bonds have equal sharing.