STEHN Bonding

When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a:

• positive ion
• negative ion
• neutral ion
• neutral atom

A charged particle that has gained at least one electron is called a(n) _____.

• Anion
• Cation
• Anonion
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According to the octet rule most elements need _______ valence electrons.

• 2
• 8
• 6
• 18

Are the atoms more stable when they are bonded together or when they are apart? 

• Bonded Together
• Apart

What is a valence electron?

• an electron that is found in the outermost shell of an atom. 
• an electron found in the innermost shell of an atom.
• an electron found in the middle shell.

What is the charge on a chloride ion?

• -1
• 1
• +2
• +1

What is the charge of Neon?

• 0
• +1
• -1
• 1

How many valence electrons does calcium have?

• 2
• 4
• 6
• 7

How do Covalent bonds form?

• When they are put together.
• When two atoms connect.
• When two atoms try and take the other's electrons.
• When two atoms give their electrons to each other.

Covalent bonds are formed between

• Metals
• Nonmetals