Chemical Bonds

Question 1

What are valence electrons?

Answer 1

Elements use their electrons to either TRADE or SHARE them. However, not just any electrons, they only share their outermost electrons. These are called valence electrons.

Question 2

Why do elements trade and/or share their electrons?

Answer 2

Elements are most stable when they have a FULL OCTET.

Question 3

What are Ionic bonds?

Answer 3

when a positively charged ion forms a bond with a negatively charged ions and one atom transfers electrons to another.

Question 4

What are Covalent bonds?

Answer 4

mutual sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between two atoms. These electrons are simultaneously attracted

Question 5

How do you know if a bond is convalent?

Answer 5

If the difference in electronegativity is LOW (way <1), the bond will be covalent.

Question 6

How do you know if a bond is covalent?

Answer 6

If the difference in electronegativity is LOW (way <1), the bond will be covalent.

Question 7

When do ionic bonds happen?

Answer 7

Ionic Bonds happen when one of the elements is much stronger than the other and steals it from the other

Question 8

When do covalent bonds happen?

Answer 8

Covalent Bonds happen when both of the elements have similar strength so they share the electrons

Question 9

What is electronegativity?

Answer 9

measure of an atom’s ability to attract shared electrons to itself