so far Terms Flashcards
1
Q
Ionic bonds
A
Valence electrons are exchanged between a metal and a non-metal
2
Q
Covalent bonds
A
Valence electrons can be shared between non-metals
3
Q
Duplet
A
The first shell is full with only two electrons
4
Q
Octet
A
When a valence shell has eight electrons
5
Q
Cation
A
A positively charged ion
6
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Anion
A
A negatively charged ion