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What is a covalent bond? |
A covalent bond is where electrons are SHARED between atoms to fill their valence shells. |
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What is an ionic bond? |
Ionic bonds are when electrons are COMPLETELY TRANSFERRED from one atom to another. |
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What happens to atoms when they form ionic bonds? |
They both become IO S and either become CATIONS or ANIONS |
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What is a cation? What is its charge? |
A cation is an atom that donated or gave away one or more electrons to fill it's valence. It has an overall positive charge. |
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What is an anion? What is its charge? |
It is an atom that received one or more electrons to fill it's valence shell. It has an overall negative charge. |
