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Valence electrons
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electrons in the highest occupied energy level of an element's atoms
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Electron Dot Structures
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diagram that show valence electrons as dots
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Octet Rule
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In forming compounds,atoms tend to achieve the electron configuration of a noble gas
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A set of eight electrons
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Halide ions
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ions produced when atoms of chlorine and other halogens gain electrons
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Ionic Compounds
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compounds composed of actions and anions
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Ionic bonds
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electrostatic forces that hold ions together in ionic compounds
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Cation
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positively charged ion
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atom's loss of valence electrons
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Anion
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negatively charged ion
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atom's gain of valence electrons
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