Bonds and Reactions

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How many valence electrons does Carbon have?

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4

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Neon is a noble gas because it is stable, nonreactive, and has ___ valence electrons.

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8

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Which side of a chemical equation is the reactant side?

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Left (before the yields sign)

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Valence electrons are the

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outer most electrons in an atom

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Atoms form compounds to become more ---

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stable

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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 ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds are formed when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, resulting in oppositely charged ions that attract each other.

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What are covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds are formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.

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What is a reactant in a chemical reaction?

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A reactant is a substance that undergoes change during a chemical reaction.