Ionic and covalent bonds

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How many valence electrons does hydrogen have?

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1

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Why do elements bond?

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To become stable

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When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a

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positive ion

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What type of bonds are brittle and good conductors?

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Ionic Bonds

Front

What is the name of Mg3N2?

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Magnesium nitride

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What is an ionic bond?

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A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed when two atoms share electrons.

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What is the charge of a negative ion?

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Negative charge due to the gain of electrons.

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What is the charge of a positive ion?

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Positive charge due to the loss of electrons.

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What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to bond in a way that gives them eight valence electrons.