Chemical Bonds

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Covalent Bonds ______________ valence electrons.

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share

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All but Hydrogen and Helium want how many valence electrons?

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8

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How are covalent bonds formed?

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Sharing of electrons

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What is the proper name for S2O2?

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disulfur dioxide

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Why do elements bond?

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To become stable

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What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds.

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What is a chemical bond?

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A lasting attraction between atoms that enables the formation of chemical compounds.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is the octet rule?

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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.