Ionic & Covalent Bonding

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How many valence electrons does nitrogen have?

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5

Front

According to the octet rule, most elements need _______ valence electrons.

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8

Front

Carbon and Oxygen will make a ___________ bond.

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covalent

Front

What type of bond is formed when one atom gives away electrons and another takes them?

Back

ionic

Front

This type of bonding involves one atom giving away electrons and the other taking the electrons.

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ionic

Front

What is the definition of ionic bonding?

Back

A type of chemical bond that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

What is the definition of covalent bonding?

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A type of chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

Front

What is the octet rule?

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The principle that atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.

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What is an ion?

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An atom or molecule that has a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.