Electron Dots and Bonding Flashcardizz

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What does the Octet Rule state?

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In chemical compounds, atoms tend to have eight electrons in their valence energy level.

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What is required when naming covalent compounds?

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Prefixes are needed but roman numerals are not required.

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How is a cation with a charge of 2+ formed?

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It is formed by losing 2 electrons.

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How many bonds can hydrogen make?

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Only 1.

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How is ionic charge written?

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It is always written as a superscript.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is a valence electron?

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A valence electron is an electron that is found in the outermost shell of an atom and can participate in forming bonds.

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What is the significance of the octet rule in bonding?

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The octet rule helps predict how atoms will bond and the stability of the resulting compounds.

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What are prefixes used for in naming covalent compounds?

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Prefixes indicate the number of atoms of each element in the compound.