Chemical Bonds

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A bond between two nonmetal atoms is a __________ bond.

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covalent

Front

Which of the following describes covalent bonds?

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Electrons are shared to fill outer electron shells.

Front

Where are metals located on the periodic table?

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Blue

Front

What is the name for an ion with a positive charge?

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cation

Front

An ionic bond forms when atoms ___________ electrons.

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transfer

Front

What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

What is the term for a negatively charged ion?

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anion

Front

What is the primary characteristic of metallic bonds?

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Electrons are delocalized and shared among many atoms.

Front

What is the octet rule in chemistry?

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Atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their outer shell.

Front

What type of bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

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Ionic bond