Noble Gases Flashcards
Noble gases are Group ______ elements.
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noble gases have a ________filled valence electron shell.
completely/fully
Noble gas electronic configuration also known as_________.
duplet/octet
Noble gases are very ______ and _________.
stable, unreactive/inert
Other elements strive to achieve the same stability by undergoing chemical bonding, both called______ or _______.
ionic or covalent bonding
ionic bonding is the _______ or _______ of electrons.
losing, gaining
covalent bonding is the ________ of electrons.
sharing
Losing electrons to form positively charged ions called _________.(ionic bond)
cations
Gaining electrons to form negatively charged ions called _______. (ionic bond)
anions