Chemical Bonds

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Atoms are most stable with ___

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2 or 8 valence electrons.

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What is the difference between stable and unstable atoms?

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Elements with 8 valence electrons are stable, while elements with less than 8 valence electrons are unstable.

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A ___ is a group of chemical symbols and numbers that represent the elements and the number of atoms of each element that make up a compound.

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Chemical formula.

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The type of atoms that DO NOT react or form bonds with other atoms are ___

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Stable atoms.

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The electrons that have the least amount of energy are ___

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Electrons closest from the nucleus.

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What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds.

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What is a chemical bond?

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A lasting attraction between atoms that enables the formation of chemical compounds.

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What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.

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What is an ionic bond?

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

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What is a covalent bond?

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