Ionic AND Covalent Bonding

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What is a valence electron?

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The number of electrons in the outermost shell of an atom.

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How many valence electrons does Magnesium have in its Lewis dot model?

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2

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What type of bond involves the transfer of valence electrons?

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Ionic bonds.

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How many valence electrons does Lithium have in its Lewis dot model?

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1

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What type of bond involves the sharing of valence electrons?

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Covalent bonds.

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Define ionic bonding.

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A type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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Define covalent bonding.

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A type of chemical bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of valence electrons.

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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 a Lewis dot structure?

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A diagram that shows the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist.

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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.