Bonding Basics

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A Cation is an ion with a __________ charge.

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positive

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An Anion is an ion with a ________ charge.

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negative

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When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a:

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positive ion

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When an atom gains an electron, it becomes a:

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negative ion

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An ionic bond is the attraction between:

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oppositely charged ions

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Ionic bonds form between a: two metals, nonmetal and nonmetal, metal and nonmetal, two metalloids

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metal and nonmetal

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Covalent bonds form between a

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nonmetal and nonmetal

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According the "Octet rule", how many valence electrons does an atom need to have a stable electron configuration?

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8

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Which group in the periodic table has elements with a stable electron structure? (Full outer shell)

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Group 18 (Noble Gases)

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H and He are exceptions to the Octet Rule. How many electrons can they have in their outer shell?

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2