Why do most elements create chemical bonds?

• To gain electrons, so that each element has more electrons.

• To equal the number of protons and electrons.

• To stop radioactive decay.

• To reach eight valence electrons, which makes them stable.

A positive ion is called a(n):

A metal will always ____ electrons

• Lose

• Take

• steal

• Hold

How many valence electrons does an atom need to become stable?

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

Where are metals located on the periodic table?

• Blue

• Orange

• Yellow

• Red

Ionic Bonds

• Non metal and non metal

• Metal and non metal

Where are the metalloids located on the periodic table? 

• Blue

• Green

• Orange

• Red

If my charge becomes 2+ what does that say about me?

• I am stealing 2 electrons
• I am losing 2 electrons
• I am in period 2
• I have an atomic # of 2

If I gain electrons I become

• Positive because I've added to my atom
• negative because I've added electrons
• same because i'm balanced
• equal because now I have electrons

How do the following two elements bond together?
Na¹⁺  F^1-         

• NaF
• NaF₃
• Na₃F
• Na₁F₂