The outermost electron of an atom that participates in the chemical bonding.
Two hydrogen atoms form what kind of bond?
What is a Single Covalent Bond?
A model that represents valence electrons in an atom as dots around the element's chemical symbol.
What is the Electron Dot Diagram?
The strongest type of covalent bond.
What is a Triple Bond?
A molecule that has a partial positive and a partial negative end because of the unequal sharing of electrons.
What are Polar Molecules?
A bond formed when many metal atoms share their pooled valence electrons.
What is a metallic bond?
One way to show the elements make up a compound.
What is a Chemical Formula?
The attraction between positively and negatively charged ions in an ionic compound.