Bonding

Front

What happens when the sodium atom loses an electron?

Back

It becomes positively charged.

Front

Which of the following has a full valence shell?

Back

Neon.

Front

Which type of bond has a transfer of an electron from one atom to another?

Back

Ionic.

Front

Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?

Back

Covalent.

Front

What is the chemical name for the compound with the formula Na₂S?

Back

Sodium sulfide.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

Front

What is the octet rule?

Back

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

Front

What is a valence electron?

Back

An electron in the outermost shell of an atom that is involved in chemical bonding.

Front

What is the difference between polar and nonpolar covalent bonds?

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Polar covalent bonds involve unequal sharing of electrons, while nonpolar covalent bonds involve equal sharing.