Chemical Bonds

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Cations are ions with _________ charge.

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positive

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The reason that Noble Gases do not react is because __________.

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Their outer electron shell is filled.

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Why do elements bond?

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To become stable.

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This refers to the tendency of atoms to prefer to have eight electrons in the valence shell.

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Octet rule.

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An ionic bond is formed when __________.

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Valence electrons are transferred between atoms.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A bond formed when two atoms share valence electrons.

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What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in bonding.

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What is electronegativity?

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The tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a bond.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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

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What is a molecule?

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A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.