Understanding Chemical Bonds

Chemical bonds are responsible for connecting __________ together to form __________.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Atoms bond because they want to achieve their most __________ and least __________ state, like the __________ gases.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

To do this, atoms must fill up their __________ shell with __________.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Ways atoms bond to achieve stability: 1. __________ electrons → Ionic bonds 2. __________ electrons → Covalent bonds 3. Form a __________ of electrons → Metallic bonds

Ionic Bonds: Occur between __________ (metals / non-metals) and __________ (metals / non-metals).

Example: __________ (NaCl).

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Metals tend to __________ electrons, while non-metals __________ electrons.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

This forms charged atoms called __________: - __________: positively charged (lost electrons) - __________: negatively charged (gained electrons)

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Ionic compounds usually __________ in water.

Compounds with ionic bonds are called __________, not molecules.