Chemical Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
Another word for outer shell
A
Valence shells
2
Q
The octet rule
A
A simple chemical rule of thumb
Atoms with 8 electrons in their outer shell are stable.
3
Q
Stable elements are called
A
Noble gases
4
Q
Two types of bonding
A
Ionic
Covalently
5
Q
Ionic bond
A
When oppositely charged atoms gain or loses electrons in order to have a full outer shell.
6
Q
Covalently bond
A
A group of electrons being shared between two non-metal atoms.
7
Q
Features of Ionic
A
Solid at room temp
Dissolve in water
Conducts electricity
8
Q
Features of covalent
A
Low melting point
Doesn’t conduct electricity
Liquid or gas at room temperature
