Bonding Unit

Question 1

Ionic bond:

Answer 1

Transfer of valence electrons from one atom to another so that both atoms end up with a full shell

Question 2

Covalent bond:

Answer 2

Sharing of valence electrons between two atoms to fill the outer shell of both

Question 3

Are Lithium and Nitrogen going to form an ionic bond or a covalent bond?

Answer 3

Ionic: Lithium wants to give away one of its electrons so that it has a full outer shell, and nitrogen needs one

Question 4

What bond will Hydrogen and Fluorine form?

Answer 4

Covalent: Hydrogen only has one electrons so it has to share with fluorine for both of them to have a full outer shell

Question 5

What is the format for the amount of valence electrons in each shell?

Answer 5

1st shell: 2
2nd shell: 8
3rd shell: 8
Every shell past 3rd: 8 maximum