Covalent and ionic bonds

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What makes atoms most stable?

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Atoms are most stable when their outer shell is complete.

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What do like charges do?

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Like charges repel each other.

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What do opposite charges do?

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Opposite charges attract each other.

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How are covalent bonds formed?

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Covalent bonds are formed by the sharing of electrons.

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How are ionic bonds formed?

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Ionic bonds are formed by the transfer of electrons.

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Where are metals located on the periodic table?

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Metals are located in the blue section of the periodic table.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is an ionic bond?

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

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What happens to electrons in ionic bonding?

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In ionic bonding, one atom loses electrons and another atom gains them.

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What is the role of valence electrons in bonding?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outer shell that participate in bonding.