Chemical Bonds

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Why do all bonds form?

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to fill the outermost energy level with 8 electrons.

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Where are valence electrons found?

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In the outermost energy levels of an atom.

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Covalent bonds form between...

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Non-metal and Non-metal

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Ionic bonds form between...

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Metal and Non-metal

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Atoms are most stable when their outer shell is complete.

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How are covalent bonds formed?

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Sharing of electrons

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How are ionic bonds formed?

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Transfer of electrons

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Why do elements bond?

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To become stable

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Where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table? on the left side of the staircase, on the right side of the staircase, along the sides of the staircase

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on the right side of the staircase

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Where are metals located on the periodic table?

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on the left side of the staircase