Bonding, Counting Atoms, and Balancing Chemical Equation Review

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Electrons in the outermost shell are called

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Valence Electrons

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Kerosene (C12H26) is an example of an

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covalent bond

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How are covalent bonds formed?

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Sharing of electrons with nonmetals only

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What type of bond is formed when electrons are shared between atoms?

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Covalent bond

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What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?

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Ionic bond

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What is a physical change?

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A change in shape, size, and state of matter without altering the substance's chemical composition.

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What is a chemical change?

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A change that results in the formation of new chemical substances.

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What are ions?

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Atoms or molecules that have gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net charge.

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What is an example of a covalent compound?

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Water (H2O) is an example of a covalent compound.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.