Valence Electrons & Bonding

Front

What do atoms that form positive ions tend to do?

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lose electrons

Front

What usually forms a positive ion?

Back

metal

Front

How many valence electrons does Oxygen have?

Back

6

Front

Ionic bonding involves

Back

transfer of electrons

Front

What is a valence electron?

Back

electron found in outermost shell

Front

What is the charge of a positive ion?

Back

positive charge due to loss of electrons

Front

What type of elements typically gain electrons to form negative ions?

Back

nonmetals

Front

What is the octet rule?

Back

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have eight valence electrons.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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