Chemical Bonding Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a duplet
A
The outer most shell with 2 electrons.
2
Q
What is a octet
A
The outer most shell with 8 electrons
3
Q
What are the 3 ways an atom can chemically combine to form bonds?
A
Loss of electrons
Gain of electrons
Sharing of electrons
4
Q
When does an atom loses one or more electrons?
A
when A positive ion is formed / cation is formed.
5
Q
When does an atom gain one or more electrons.
A
When a negative ion or anion is formed.
6
Q
What is an ionic bonding
A
Ionic bonding is the mutual electrostatic attraction between ions of opposite charges.
7
Q
What does an ionic compound form?
A
It forms a structure called a giant ionic crystal lattice.
