Chemical Bonding

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Atoms gain, lose, or ______ electrons to get a stable outer energy level.

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A ____________is the force that holds atoms together in a compound.

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Chemical Bond

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When does an atom become an ion?

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When it gains or loses electrons and takes on a charge.

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3

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How many electrons do most elements want to have in their outer shell to be stable?

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8 or eight

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What combination of elements will form a covalent compound?

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Nonmetal and nonmetal.

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What ionic charge would an atom with this electron dot diagram form?

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+2

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What ionic charge would an element with this electron dot diagram take on?

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-1

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What charge does magnesium take on?

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+2

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magnesium iodide