Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the outermost shell of an atom?

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8

Front

Which type of bond is formed by the complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

Are atoms most stable when their outer shell is complete? (true/false)

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true

Front

Where are valence electrons found?

Back

In the outermost energy levels of an atom

Front

An atom with 3 valence electrons 'wants' a full shell. Is it more likely to gain 5 or lose 3 electrons?

Back

Lose 3

Front

What are valence electrons?

Back

Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that determine its chemical properties.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

A chemical bond formed through the complete transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electrons between two atoms.

Front

What is the octet rule?

Back

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons.

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What happens to an atom when it loses electrons?

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It becomes positively charged and is called a cation.