Ionic and Covalent Bonds

Why do all bonds form?

• so the number of protons equals the number of electrons

• so an atom can become unstable

• to fill the outermost energy level

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Valence electrons are found

• in the innermost energy level of an atom

• in the middle energy levels of an atom

• in the outermost energy levels of an atom

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How many Aluminum atoms are in Al₂O₃?

• 3

• 5

• 2

• 1

How do covalent bonds form?

• By donating and receiving valence electrons between atoms.

• Scientists still aren't sure.

• Opposite slight charges attract each atom in the compound.

• Sharing valence electrons between atoms

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What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

• 2 Nonmetals

• 1 Metal and 1 Nonmetal

• 2 Metals

• 2 Noble Gases

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When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a

• positive ion

• negative ion

• neutral ion

• neutral atom

Atoms are most stable when their outer shell is complete.

• true
• false

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Which is the correct molecular structure for carbon dioxide?

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Atoms that gain electrons become...

• negatively charged
• positively charged
• remain neutrally charged
• 21

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If an oxygen atom has 8 protons (+) and 10 electrons (-), what is it's charge?

• O^10-
• O⁸⁺
• O^2-
• O¹⁰⁺