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How many valence electrons does lithium have?
1
3
6.9
7
When two atoms share electrons, a chemical bond is formed. This type of bond is called:
covalent bond
ionic bond
crystal bond
polyatomic bond
In order for sulfur to reach an octet, sulfur will...
Gain 2 electrons
Lose 2 electrons
Gain 1 electron
Lose 1 electron
An electron that resides in the outermost shell of an atom
periodic trend
electron shell
ionic radius
valence electron
What do atoms that form positive ions tend to do?
Tend to lose electrons
Tend to lose protons
Tend to gain electrons
Tend to gain protons
What usually forms the positive ion?
Metal
Non Metals
None
What usually forms the negative ion?
nonmetals
metal
none
Covalent compounds
Share electrons
transfer electrons
contain a sea of electrons
conduct electricity
What happens when an atom loses an electron?
Neutral (no charge)
Positive charge
Negative charge
What happens when an atom gains an electron?
Neutral(no charge)
Positive charge
Negative charge
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