Chemical Bonding; Nomenclature; Lewis Dot Review

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What is the chemical formula for Lithium Nitride?

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Li₃N

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What category of element usually forms a positive ion?

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Metals

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Elements in Group 1 lose one electron to form ions with a _________________ charge.

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1+

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What is the formula of Sodium oxide?

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Na₂O

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A charged atom is also called a(n) ______.

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ion

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What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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Define ionic bond.

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A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

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What is the octet rule?

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

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What is the significance of valence electrons in bonding?

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Valence electrons are involved in forming bonds and determine an element's chemical properties.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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An ion composed of two or more atoms bonded together, that carries a charge.