Ionic AND Covalent Bonding

Front

Elements in Group 1 lose one electron to form ions with a(n) _________________ charge.

Back

1+

Front

What is a valence electron?

Back

The # of electrons in the last shell.

Front

How many valence electrons should Magnesium have in its Lewis dot model?

Back

2

Front

How many valence electrons should Lithium have in its Lewis dot model?

Back

1

Front

Valence electrons are transferred in which type of bond?

Back

Ionic bonds

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

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

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na+) after losing an electron?

Back

1+ (positive charge)

Front

How do you determine the number of valence electrons in an element?

Back

By looking at its group number in the periodic table.

Front

What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Metals and nonmetals.