Chemical Bonding and Properties (Warm-Up)

Front

What happens to an atom when it loses an electron?

Back

It becomes a cation.

Front

What is the electron dot diagram of Oxygen?

Back

Oxygen has 6 valence electrons represented in its electron dot diagram.

Front

What type of bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

How many valence electrons does Magnesium have?

Back

Magnesium has 2 valence electrons.

Front

Why is Neon considered a noble gas?

Back

Neon is stable, nonreactive, and has 8 valence electrons.

Front

What is a cation?

Back

A cation is a positively charged ion formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

Front

What is an anion?

Back

An anion is a negatively charged ion formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

Front

What is the octet rule?

Back

The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A covalent bond is formed when two nonmetals share electrons.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.