Bonding Test

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What happens to bromine (Br) in terms of electron transfer?

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Bromine gains electrons, resulting in a negative charge.

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Define valence electron.

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A valence electron is an electron that is found in the outermost shell of an atom.

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What best describes covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between nonmetal atoms.

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What does the oxidation number indicate?

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The oxidation number shows an element's combining ability.

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What is the formula for lithium chloride?

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The formula for lithium chloride is LiCl.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is formed by the transfer of electrons between a metal and a nonmetal, resulting in ions.

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How do you determine the charge of an ion?

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The charge of an ion is determined by the loss or gain of electrons.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve electron transfer and result in charged ions, while covalent bonds involve electron sharing.

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What is the significance of the periodic table in bonding?

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The periodic table helps predict how elements will bond based on their electron configurations.

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What is a chemical formula?

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A chemical formula represents the types and numbers of atoms in a compound.