Chemical bonds notes Flashcards
When two atoms share electrons, a chemical bond is formed. This type of bond is called ___
Covalent bond
An ionic bond can form between what kinds of elements?
Metals and Nonmetals
What is it called when atoms share one pair of electrons__
single bond
When electrons are lost by one atom and gained by another, so that they both get full outer shells, a chemical bond is formed. This type of bond is called ___
ionic bond
A substance which has a high melting point, conducts electricity when dissolved in water, and has a crystalline structure probably has what type of bond?
Metallic bond
what type of bond is shared when electrons are freely shared between metal atoms?
metallic bond
A covalent bond can form between what kinds of elements?
Two or more nonmetals
A solid substance is an excellent conductor of electricity. The chemical bonds in this substance are most likely?
Metallic, because the valence electrons are mobile.
which subatomic particle is most involved in forming chemical bonds?
the electrons
Which group is likely to form chemical bonds?
Noble gases
Why do atoms form chemical bonds?
To make their outer electrons more stable
What are valence electrons?
electrons in the outer shell.
