Chemistry Flashcard

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What is a chemical bond?

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Interaction between the valence electrons of two atoms

Front

According to the octet rule, what do all atoms want?

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A full outer shell

Front

What happens in an ionic bond?

Back

A metal loses or transfers electrons to a nonmetal.

Front

What type of bond is formed between sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl)?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

What charge does a sodium atom have after it loses an electron?

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Positive

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What charge does a chlorine atom have after it gains an electron?

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Negative

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Covalent bond

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A bond where nonmetals share electrons

Front

What type of compound is created by covalent bonds?

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Covalent compound

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Metallic bond

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A bond where electrons wander around between several positively charged metal ions.

Front

Why are metals great conductors of electricity?

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Because electrons can move freely in a metallic bond.