Chemical Bonds

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Cations are ions with _________ charge.

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positive

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An ionic bond forms when __________.

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valence electrons are transferred between atoms.

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This refers to the tendency of atoms to prefer to have eight electrons in the valence shell.

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Octet rule

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How many valence electrons are shown in the diagram?

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6

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An ionic bond is formed when __________.

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Valence electrons are transferred between atoms.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is an ion with a negative charge.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to prefer having eight electrons in their valence shell.

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What type of bond involves the sharing of valence electrons?

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Covalent bond.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.

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What is a metallic bond?

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A metallic bond is formed by the attraction between positively charged metal ions and the sea of delocalized electrons.