Atomic Structure & Chemical Bonds

A noble gas has _______ valance electrons

The nucleus of an atom contains protons & ______________.

An atom that gains a positive or negative charge is an _______.

If two hydrogen atoms bond, the bond is ______________.

For a neutral atom the number of ____________ & ___________ are always equal.

Removing electrons that are closer to the nucleus takes ___________ ___________ than removing electrons that are farther away from the nucleus. (two words)

If a sodium atom lost an electron its charge would become _______________.

When atoms share electrons the bond is _____________.

When an electron is transferred to another atom the bond is ______________.

Atoms form __________ to become more stable. (one word)