Chemical Bonding

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What type of ions do elements on the LEFT side of the periodic table most likely form?

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Positive ions

Front

Which element could have the following dot diagram: •Si•?

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Si

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A metallic bond is a bond between ________.

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metals

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What happens when an atom loses an electron?

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It becomes Positively Charged

Front

If an oxygen atom has 8 protons (+) and 10 electrons (-), what is its charge?

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O²⁻

Front

What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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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 an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

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What is the difference between a polar and nonpolar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond has unequal sharing of electrons, while a nonpolar covalent bond has equal sharing.

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What is electronegativity?

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