Front

Which part of the atom is responsible for chemical bonding?

Back

Valence Electrons

Front

What do metals tend to do with electrons?

Back

Metals tend to lose electrons and become positive.

Front

What is the formula for Lithium Iodide?

Back

LiI

Front

What type of bond exists between a metal and a nonmetal?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

What elements generally make a covalent bond?

Back

2 or more nonmetals

Front

Define ionic bond.

Back

An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed between metals and nonmetals.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons, usually occurring between nonmetals.

Front

What is the charge of a cation?

Back

A cation has a positive charge.

Front

What is the charge of an anion?

Back

An anion has a negative charge.

Front

What is the octet rule?

Back

The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.