Chemical Bonds

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What does the PERIOD on the periodic table indicate?

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The PERIOD indicates the energy levels in the electron cloud.

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What type of atoms are involved in covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds are formed between two or more nonmetals.

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How many electrons can fit on the 1st energy level (orbital) in a Bohr Model?

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2 electrons.

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Which group on the periodic table contains alkali metals?

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Group 1.

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What is a chemical bond?

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

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is an example of a molecule formed by covalent bonding?

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Water (H2O) is an example of a molecule formed by covalent bonding.

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the 2nd energy level?

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8 electrons.

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What is the significance of the atomic number?

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The atomic number indicates the number of protons in an atom and determines the element's identity.