Chemical Bonding

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What charge does an atom have if it loses two electrons?

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+2

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What charge does an atom have if it gains one electron?

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-1

Front

Which elements do not ordinarily form compounds?

Back

Noble gases

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How is a covalent bond formed?

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When an atom shares an electron with another atom.

Front

How many valence electrons does Oxygen have?

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6

Front

What is the definition of a chemical bond?

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A lasting attraction between atoms that enables the formation of chemical compounds.

Front

What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?

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Ionic bond.

Front

What is the octet rule in chemistry?

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Atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.