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Intro to Bonding
Question | Answer |
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The atomic particle with a positive charge is called the ... | Proton. |
The number of protons in an atom is the | Atomic Number |
The number of protons is equal to the number of __ in a neutral atom. | Electrons |
If an atom LOSES electrons, what charge will it become? | Positive |
If an atom loses electrons, it is now a charged particle called an... | Ion |
If an atom GAINS electrons, it will have what charge? | Negative |
Name the atomic particle with a negative charge. | Electron |
If an atom gains electrons, it is now a charged particle called an... | Ion |
When bonding, what is the number of electrons that most atoms "Want" in the Outer Energy Level? | 8 |
The electrons in the Outer Energy Level ONLY are called ___ electrons. | Valence |
If an atom has 1 electron in its outer energy level, will it tend to gain, lose or not react? | Lose electrons |
If an atom has 7 electrons in its outer energy level, will it tend to gain, lose or not react? | Gain electrons |
If an atom has 8 electrons in its outer energy level, will it tend to gain, lose or not react? | Not react |
When atoms gain or lose electrons, what type of BOND is formed? | Ionic Bond |
Ionic Bonding because the + ion and the - ion.... | Attract each other |
A bond where electrons in the outer energy level are SHARED is called a __ Bond. | Covalent Bond |
If Helium has atomic #2 and a mass of 4, how will it bond? | It won't - He is filled with 2 elelctons in the 1st level. |
The atomic particle that is responsible for bonding is the ____ ONLY. | Electron |
How many electrons does it take to fill the 2nd energy level? | 8 |