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When the outermost electrons are transferred or shared between atom?
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∙ 11y ago
They are called valence electrons (e-). When a valence electron is transferred to another atom in order to create an ion, it forms a bond known as an ionic bond, when the electron is shared, it is known as a covalent bong.
An ionic bond will occur between, say, a metal and nonmetal, or two compounds with a great difference in electronegativity. The important thing to understand about ionic, and even covalent, bonding is that an atom is attempting to reach a full octet (excluding period 1 and 2 up to and including B, who often attempt to attain 2). This "octet rule" is the primary basis for bonding, and the transfer and sharing of electrons is helpful in this respect.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoWhen atoms share pairs of their outer electrons a covalent bond forms. They do this in order to become more stable.
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∙ 13y agoThat is a Covalent bond.
It can also be an Ionic bond.
The difference between the two is that an Ionic bond is sharing its valence electrons with metals and nonmetals.
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∙ 11y agoThe formation of a covalent (polar or non-polar) bond
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∙ 13y agoThey form a polar bond
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Which of the following are transferred or shared when two atoms react chemically Protons neutrons electrons photons?
When atoms react, electrons are shared or transferred.
Are electrons shared or transfered between a ionic bond?
To form ionic bonds, electrons are transferred from one atom to another.
What is the primary difference between a ionic and covalent bond?
In an ionic bond electrons are transferred and the bond is due to electrostatic attrcation between oppositely charged ions. in a covalent bond the electrons are shared .
What is the difference between covalent bonds and ionic bonds?
An iconic bond is formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another. And a covalent bond forms when electrons are shared between atoms
What type of bond do atoms share electrons?
In covalent bonds, electrons are shared. In ionic bonds, electrons are transferred.
What happens to electrons when elements combine?
The electrons get shared between the two elements, from the covalent bonds.
What is determined by weather or not electrons are shared or transferred between two atoms?
the ionic or covalent nature of the bond. if it is shared it is covalent, if it is transferred it is ionic
What occurs whenever valence electrons are shared or transferred between atoms?
Covalent bond
Which of the following are transferred or shared when two atoms react chemically Protons neutrons electrons photons?
When atoms react, electrons are shared or transferred.
Are electrons shared or transfered between a ionic bond?
To form ionic bonds, electrons are transferred from one atom to another.
What are two ways in which valence electrons move between the atoms?
Protans & nutrons
When atoms form bonds can electrons be transferred or shared between atoms?
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What are two ways in which valence electron move between atoms?
They are either transferred or shared. In ionic bonds, electrons are transferred, and shared in covalent bonds.
What Is formed when electrons are shared by two atoms?
A covalent bond is formed. As opposed to an Ionic bond where electrons are transferred between the two.
Where do valence electrons occur?
Valence electrons occur in the outermost shells of an atom. Valence electrons can be shared in covalent bonds. Covalent bonds occur between non-metals, like Carbon and Nitrogen.
Atoms that have gained or lost electrons have charges and are attached to one another forming?
An ionic bond.If electrons are transferred between atoms, then it is ionic, but if they are shared, then it is covalent.
What is the primary difference between a ionic and covalent bond?
In an ionic bond electrons are transferred and the bond is due to electrostatic attrcation between oppositely charged ions. in a covalent bond the electrons are shared .
