Unit 3.1 - Bonding & Nomenclature Flashcard

Front

How many valence electrons does Magnesium have?

Back

2 Valence electrons

Front

Valence electrons are transferred

Back

Ionic bonds

Front

Valence electrons are shared in which type of bond?

Back

Covalent bonds

Front

Why do most elements create chemical bonds?

Back

To reach eight valence electrons, which makes them stable.

Front

If an element gains one electron, what charge will it have as an ion?

Back

-1

Front

What should be the chemical formula for this ionic compound?

Back

Front

Which element is giving up electrons? Options: Sodium, Oxygen

Back

Sodium

Front

Two atoms that are sharing unpaired valence electrons have formed a:

Back

covalent

Front

How many electrons are being shared in a double covalent bond?

Back

4

Front

What is the correct formula for this molecule? Options: NH, N₃H, NH₃, NH₄

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NH₃