Bonding
In the following compound, how many electrons are gained by Oxygen?
MgO
2 electrons
Metals are called ______ because they lose their electrons and have a positive charge
Cations
Sodium Chloride
NaCl
CaCl2
Calcium Chloride
What does the acronym FBI stand for?
Federal Bureau of Investigation
This type of bond occurs between metals and non metals resulting in a "transfer" of electrons
Ionic Bond
Nonmetals are called _____ because they gain electrons and receive a negative charge
Anions
Lithium Sulfide
Li2S
CH4
Carbon Tetrahydride
What famous painter cut off his own ear?
Vincent van Gogh
This type of bond occurs when atoms share electrons.
Covalent Bond
These are groups of atoms that come together to form a charge (usually negative)
Polyatomic Ions
Carbon Tetrachloride
CCl4
Na2SO4
How many zeros are there in ten billion?
10
10,000,000,000
These are given and taken in order for chemical bonding to occur.
Valence electrons
Nonmetals are located on which side of the periodic table?
The right side
Copper (I) Phosphate
Cu3PO4
N2O5
Dinitrogen Pentoxide
In what year did the Titanic sink?
1912
This type of bond is found in the compound: Carbon Dioxide
Covalent Bond
What is the rule that indicates the atom's desire to have 8 valence electrons called?
The Octet rule
Lead (IV) Carbonate
Pb(CO3)2
Fe2O3
Iron (III) Oxide
Which U.S. state is furthest West?
Alaska