IPC Chemistry Test #2 Review

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What does a charge of 2+ indicate about an atom?

Back

It indicates that the atom is losing 2 electrons.

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What is the charge of an ionic compound when it is formed?

Back

Neutral (no charge)

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What type of bond is formed when two atoms share electrons?

Back

Covalent bond

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Which group of elements is most likely to form an ion with a -1 charge?

Back

Elements from group 17 (halogens)

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What is the left part of a chemical equation called?

Back

Reactants

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What is an ionic bond?

Back

A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What is a covalent bond?

Back

A bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What are valence electrons?

Back

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

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What is the octet rule?

Back

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.

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What is a chemical equation?

Back

A representation of a chemical reaction using symbols and formulas.