Chemical Bonding Review

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Beryllium will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

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lose 2

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Why do elements bond?

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To become stable

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Ionic bonds are between...

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metals and nonmetals

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How many valence electrons does Oxygen (O) have?

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6

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Covalent bonds are between...

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two or more nonmetals

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What is a chemical bond?

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A lasting attraction between atoms that enables the formation of chemical compounds.

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What is the octet rule?

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

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What type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs?

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Covalent bond

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What is an ionic bond?

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A type of chemical bond that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What are valence electrons?

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