Structure and Bonding 101 Flashcards
1
Q
When do atoms form chemical bonds?
A
When they are stable with a complete outer shell of electrons
2
Q
What is a molecule?
A
More than one atom bonded together
3
Q
What does the number of electrons in the outer shell determine?
A
The type of bonds the atom will form
4
Q
What does e- mean?
A
Electron