Chemical Bonding Flashcards
Nucleus
Has positive protons and neutrons
Atom
An atom is the smallest part of an element which still has the properties of that element
Negative electron
Circle the nucleus in shells
Atomic number
The number of protons in an atom
Mass number
The number of protons plus neutrons
Compound
When row or more atoms of different elements bond joining them together
Octet rule
Atoms will bond together so each atom attains an electron arrangement with 8 electrons in its outer shell
Ionic bonding
Is when one atom gives electrons and the other atom takes electron to get a full outer shell
Covalent bonding
Is when both atoms share electrons to get a full outer shell
Single covalent bonds
Occur when atoms share one pair of electrons
A double covalent bond
Is formed when atoms share two pairs of electrons