Ionic and Covalent Bonds

These electrons are located in an atom's outermost shell. They are involved in chemical bonding.

Atoms are the most stable when their outer shell is filled with ______ electrons.

Atoms _________ electrons in a covalent bond.

Electrons are _________ from one atom to another within an ionic bond.

An atom's ability to attract electrons.

Elements with a ____ electronegativity tend to hold on to electrons tightly.

Elements with a ____ electronegativity tend to give up electrons easily.

When the electronegativities of two atoms vary significantly, a(n) ______ bond is formed.

Elements on the _____ side of the periodic table tend to have high electronegativities.

Elements on the _____ side of the periodic table tend to have low electronegativities.