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What type of bond is formed by the transfer of valence electrons?
What type of bond is formed by the transfer of valence electrons?
What charge does an atom acquire when it gives up electrons?
What charge does an atom acquire when it gives up electrons?
What is the term for atoms that tend to give up electrons?
What is the term for atoms that tend to give up electrons?
How many valence electrons does a chlorine atom have?
How many valence electrons does a chlorine atom have?
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Which type of atoms tend to accept electrons?
Which type of atoms tend to accept electrons?
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Study Notes
Chemical Bonding
- Ionic bonds are formed by the transfer of valence electrons between atoms.
- Atoms that lose electrons acquire a positive charge (become cations).
- Atoms that readily give up electrons are called metals.
- Chlorine atoms have seven valence electrons.
Electron Transfer
- Nonmetals tend to accept electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration (typically eight electrons in their outermost shell, satisfying the octet rule).
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Test your knowledge of ionic bonding with this quiz! Learn about the transfer of valence electrons between atoms to form cations and anions. Explore examples like the formation of sodium chloride (table salt) and more.
