Chapter 5: Chemical Bonds and Compounds Flashcards
Where do Valence Electrons exist?
In the highest occupied energy level
What do Valence Electrons control?
A elements reactivity
Octet rule
Atoms want to lose, gain, or share electrons in order to become neutral.
How many electrons are needed for a element to become neutral?
8
Lewis Dot Symbol
Shows the total amount of valence electrons in a element
How is the Lewis Dot Symbol depicted?
Dots surrounding a atomic symbol
What are ions?
Atoms with either a positive or negative charge
What are Cations?
Metal ions with a positive charge
Cations fulfill the Octet Rule by..
losing electrons
How many electrons are lost in Group 1A?
1
How many electrons are lost in Group 2A?
2
How many electrons are lost in Group 3A (Al)?
3
What is unique about a transition metals charge?
They can form more than one positive charge
What are Anions?
Non-metal ions w/ a negative charge
Anions fulfill Octets rule by…
Gaining Electrons
How many electrons does Group 7A need to gain, in order to fulfull Octets Rule?
1
How many electrons does Group 6A need to gain, in order to fulfill Octets Rule?
2
How many electrons does Group 5A need to gain, in order to fulfill Octets Rule?
3
What is are Polyatomic Ions?
Groups of charged atoms
Example of Polyatomic Atoms Include…
Nitrate, Nitrite, Bicarbonate, Hydroxide, and Cyanide
What is an Ionic Bond?
An attraction between oppositely charged ions
What is a Ionic Compound composed of?
charged ions