Chemical Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
Located in the outermost shell of an atom readily participate in chemical reactions
A
Valence Electrons
2
Q
Electrons are the most stable when they have a ___ valence shell
A
Full
3
Q
Atoms can ____ or ____ valence electrons in order to achieve a full outer energy level, when this happens the atom will form a chemical bond with another atom
A
Gain; Lose
4
Q
Determines how it is going to react to other atoms
A
The # of valence electrons in an atom
5
Q
Atoms always want ____
A
Stability (to be stable)
6
Q
Formed when atoms gains or lose valence electrons
A
Ionic Bonds
7
Q
Formed when atoms share valence electrons
A
Covalent
8
Q
Bonds are usually formed between metal an nonmetal
A
Ionic Bonds
