Ionic and Covalent Bonding

Typically, atoms are more stable when they are

• bonded together

• apart from each other

Why do atoms bond?

• They typically don't bond

• To add or take away energy levels

• To have a full valance shell.

• To have a full inner shell

Ionic bonding is between a

• nonmetal and nonmetal

• metal and nonmetal

• metal and metal

• Depends on the situation

Covalent bonding is between a

• nonmetal and nonmetal

• metal and nonmetal

• metal and metal

• It depends on the situation

What do positive ions tend to do?

• lose electrons

• gain electrons

• lose protons

• gain protons

What happens when magnesium loses 2 electrons?

• It stabilizes to a net charge of 0

• It turns into an atom

• It becomes negatively charged

• It becomes positively charged

Predict the bond between Mg and Cl

• covalent

• ionic

• metallic

• none of the above

Which is the correct Lewis Structure for oxygen?

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What is the correct Lewis structure for BF₃?

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• BF₃ (The formula is the Lewis Structure)

What is the chemical formula for Lithium Nitride?

• Li₃N

• LiN₃

• NLi₃

• N₃Li