Front

Why do all bonds form?

Back

To fill the outermost energy level.

Front

What charge do cations have?

Back

Cations have a positive charge (+).

Front

What describes covalent bonds?

Back

Electrons are shared to fill outer electron shells.

Front

What is an atom that has gained or lost electrons called?

Back

An ion.

Front

If Al has 3 valence electrons, what charge will it have?

Back

+3.

Front

What is the outermost energy level of an atom called?

Back

Valence shell.

Front

What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What is the charge of an anion?

Back

An anion has a negative charge (-).

Front

What is the main characteristic of metallic bonds?

Back

Electrons are delocalized and shared among many atoms.

Front

What is the octet rule?

Back

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have eight electrons in their valence shell.