Chemical Bonding Flashcards
Nucleus
Has positive protons and neutral neutrons.
Atom
Is the smallest part of an element which still has the properties of that element.
Negative Electrons
Circle the nucleus in shells.
Atomic Number
The number of protons in an atom.
Mass Number
The number of protons plus neutrons in an atom.
Compound
When two or more atoms of different elements have a chemical bond joining them together.
Octet Rule
Atoms will bond together so that each atom attains an electron agreement with 8 electrons in its outermost shell.
Ionic Bonding
When one atom gives electrons and the other atom takes electrons to get a full outer shell.
Covalent Bonding
When both atoms share electrons to get a full outer shell.
Single Covalent Bonds
Occur when atoms share one pair of electrons.
Double Covalent Bond
Formed when atoms share two pairs of electrons.