Understand Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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How many valence electrons are elements trying to reach in their outer shells?

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8

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How do you determine the number of valence electrons an element has?

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Look at its group

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How many valence electrons does lithium have?

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1

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When two atoms share electrons, a chemical bond is formed. This type of bond is called:

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covalent bond

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What type of elements will form an ionic bond?

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Metals + Nonmetals

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Do ionic bonds form when ions share electrons?

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False

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How are covalent bonds formed?

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Sharing of electrons

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How are ionic bonds formed?

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Transfer of electrons

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In order for sulfur to reach an octet, sulfur will...

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Gain 2 electrons

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An electron that resides in the outermost shell, or principal quantum level, of an atom

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valence electron