Ionic & Covalent Compounds, Names, Formulas

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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Match the following descriptions with the location of valence electrons in an atom.

• Valence electrons are found

• in the middle energy levels of an atom

• Electrons in filled inner shells are found

• in the outermost energy levels of an atom

• Core electrons are found

• in the innermost energy level of an atom

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An atom with 3 valence electrons "wants" a full shell, so it can either gain 5 or lose 3. Which is more likely to occur?

• Gain 5

• Lose 3

• Nothing

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Magnesium fluoride

• MgF₂

• Mg₂F

• MgF

• Mg₂F₄

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How many Aluminum atoms are in Al₂O₃?

• 3

• 5

• 2

• 1

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When naming ionic compounds, the metal is always named first and the nonmetal is always named second.

• True

• False

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Mg₃N₂

• Magnesium nitride

• Magnesium (II) nitride

• Trimagnesium dinitrogen

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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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Covalent compounds can have

• Single Bonds

• Double Bonds

• Triple Bonds

• Quadruple Bonds

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