Atoms and bonding intro

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is formed between atoms when they share electrons.

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outer shell of an atom.

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What happens when an atom loses an electron?

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When an atom loses an electron, it becomes positively charged.

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How many neutrons are in a Lithium atom?

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A Lithium atom has 4 neutrons.

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Where are electrons located in an atom?

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Electrons are found outside the nucleus of an atom.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is formed when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, resulting in charged ions.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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The nucleus is the central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.

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What are protons?

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Protons are positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutrons are neutral particles found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the atomic number?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.