Bonding

Front

What makes Noble gases stable?

Back

They have a full outer shell of electrons.

Front

Which type of element usually forms a positive ion?

Back

Metal.

Front

Identify the ionic compound from the following: NO2, MgO, CO, CH4.

Back

MgO.

Front

True or False: Atoms are most stable when their outer shell is complete.

Back

True.

Front

Covalent bonds are formed between which types of elements?

Back

2 non-metals.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A bond formed when two non-metal atoms share electrons.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

A bond formed when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, typically between metals and non-metals.

Front

What is the octet rule?

Back

Atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their outer shell.

Front

What is a metal's typical behavior in bonding?

Back

Metals tend to lose electrons and form positive ions.

Front

What is a non-metal's typical behavior in bonding?

Back

Non-metals tend to gain or share electrons.