Chemical Bonding

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What happens to valence electrons in ionic bonds?

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Valence electrons are transferred.

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How do atoms form an ionic bond?

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Atoms transfer electrons.

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What charge does an atom acquire when it gains an electron?

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It becomes negatively charged.

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Where are valence electrons located in an atom?

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They are found in the outermost energy level of the atom.

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What do covalent compounds do with electrons?

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Covalent compounds share electrons.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is the role of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

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Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms.

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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 is a positively charged ion called?

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A cation.