BONDING BASICS

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What is the group number for elements that have a stable number of electrons in their outer energy level?

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18

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A(n) ________ is a combination of chemical symbols and numbers that tells which elements are present in a molecule and how many atoms of each element are present.

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chemical formula

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If an element loses electrons, its charge will be ____.

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positive

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Covalent compounds have stronger bonds than ionic compounds. True or False?

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False

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A double bond consists of two pairs of shared electrons. True or False?

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True

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is the octet rule?

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

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.

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What is the difference between a single bond and a double bond?

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A single bond involves one pair of shared electrons, while a double bond involves two pairs of shared electrons.