Chapter 18 Flashcards
Most atoms need ___ ____ to commplete their outer energy level
8 electrons
____ ____ ____ show the electrons in the outer energy level of an atom
Electron Dot Diagram
An ___ is a charged particle that can have more or less electrons than protons (It can be + or -)
Ion
An ____ ____ is the force of attraction between oppositely charged ions.
Ionic Bond
The attraction that forms between atoms when they share electrons…
A Covalent Bond
The neutral particle that forms as a result of electron sharing is called a ______
Molecule
Some atoms ____ ____ instead of losing or gaining them
Share Electrons
The ____ ____ tells how many electrons and atom has gained, lost, or shared to become stable.
Oxidization Number