Physical Science Final Exam Review

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An atom that gains or loses an electron becomes

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an ion

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When an atom gains an electron it becomes

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negatively charged

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Ionic bonds happen when valence electrons are

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transferred

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Valence electrons are

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found in the outer most energy level of the atom

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Which type of bond occurs between non metals?

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covalent bonds

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Ionic bonding is between a

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metal and nonmetal

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What happens when magnesium loses 2 electrons?

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It becomes positively charged

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Predict the bond between Mg and Cl

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ionic

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What category of element usually forms a positive ion?

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Metals

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Which category of elements usually form negative ions?

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nonmetals