To what family of elements do the elements helium, neon, and argon belong to?
Noble gas
Most atoms that exist only by themselves are _______ compared to when they are bonded with other atoms in a compound.
a.) STABLE
b.) LESS STABLE
c.) MORE STABLE
B.) LESS STABLE
What is Covalent bonding?
Covalent bonding is when at least 2 atoms of nonmetals (similar or different elements) share electrons to obtain a stable filled octet.
Refers to the force of attraction between metal atoms
Metallic Bonds.
What element has an atomic number of 7?
Nitorgen
Is Ionic bonding between two isotopes?
NO, its between two ions.
A bond in which the electrons are equally shared by the bonded atoms.
Nonpolar Covalent Bond
What refers to the weak forces that exist between molecules?
intermolecular forces of attraction
What element has an atomic weight of 23?
Sodium
A measure of tendency of an atom to attract electrons toward itself.
Electronegativity.
What is formed if sharing of an electron pair between atoms exist?
Carbon dioxide is an example of what type of bond?
It is a covalent bond.
What element has two levels of electrons and 6 valence electrons?
Sulfur
What is Ionic Bonding?
It is the complete transfer of valence electrons. It is also force of attraction between oppositely charged ions.
This type of bonding occurs between NONMETALS.
Which bond is more stable Ionic or Covalent Bond?
Ionic bond is more stable.
What is the ELEMENT SYMBOL of GOLD and what does it mean?
Au which stands for Aurum.
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Refers to the bond in which the bonded atoms have an unequal sharing of electrons.
Polar Covalent Bonds
What bond is modeled?
An ionic bond.