ALC 2024-5 Bonding Test Review

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract electrons to itself.

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What describes the transfer of valence electrons resulting in oppositely charged ions?

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Ionic Bonding.

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How do Calcium and Chlorine bond?

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Through the transfer of valence electrons resulting in oppositely charged ions.

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What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

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Two Nonmetals.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that forms when an atom loses electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that forms when an atom gains electrons.

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What type of bond involves sharing of valence electrons?

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Covalent Bonding.

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What is the charge of a cation formed from a metal that loses two electrons?

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+2 charge.

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What type of bonding occurs between metals?

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Metallic Bonding.

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What is the result of ionic bonding?

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Formation of oppositely charged ions.