Chemical Bonding Flashcard

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What happens when an atom loses an electron?

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It becomes Positively Charged.

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Which type of bond occurs between non-metals?

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Covalent bonds.

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Using electronegativities, what type of bond is formed by Co and F?

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Ionic.

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Why do all bonds form?

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To fill up the outer shell and become more stable.

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When an atom gains an electron, it becomes:

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Negatively charged.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A bond formed when two non-metal atoms share electrons.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A bond formed when one atom transfers electrons to another, resulting in charged ions.

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What is electronegativity?

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A measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons.

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What is the octet rule?

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

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A bond where electrons are shared unequally between two atoms.