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What aspects of an atom determine how an atom will bond to another atom?
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∙ 13y ago
the outermost electrons of an atom. these are called valence electrons. atoms are also grouped in the Periodic Table based on their valence electrons. to complete a full outermost shell there must be 8 electrons. hydrogen has 1 valence electron. and oxygen has 7. they are able to bond together because of how many valence electrons they have.
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∙ 13y ago
The number of electrons in the outermost energy level (valence electrons) and their energy levels determine how an atom will bond to another atom. Atoms tend to bond in a way that allows them to achieve a stable electron configuration, often by either gaining, losing, or sharing electrons to fill their outer energy level.
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What is the degree in which an atom in a molecule attracts electrons in a chemical bond called?
Electronegativity is the term used to describe the degree to which an atom in a molecule attracts electrons in a chemical bond. It helps determine the distribution of charges in a molecule and influences the overall polarity of the compound.
What happens to the properties of the atom when it forms an ionic bond with another atom?
Charge is decreased in one, and increased in another.
What kind of bond is formed when atoms steal an electron from another atom?
An ionic bond.
What is key in determining whether an atom will form a bond with another atom?
Valence electrons
When an atom combines with another what kind of configuration do they have?
They have a covalent bond
What bond results from the transfer of electrons from one atom to another atom.?
ionic bond
What do you call a bond that forms when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?
ionic bond
What bond is formed when a pair of electrons is donated to another atom?
A covalent bond is formed when a pair of electrons is shared between two atoms. If one atom donates a pair of electrons to another atom, an ionic bond is formed.
A(n) bond results from the transfer of electrons from one atom to another atom?
That would be ... an ionic bond....
What type of bond is formed when one atom transfers an electron to another atom?
Ionic bond. This type of bond is formed when one atom donates an electron to another atom, resulting in the formation of positively and negatively charged ions that are attracted to each other.
What holds atom in covalent compound?
Each atom in a covalent bond shares at least one electron with another electron of another atom to maintain the covalent bond.
What is the name given to the bond that is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another atom?
an ionic bond
What is bonds that forms when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?
A electron bond is a bond that forms when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, When a electron bond forms the electrons are transferred to one atom back.
When one atom has a stronger attraction for shared electrons in a bond than another atom what type of bond is formed?
covalent bond
What is the bond that forms when electrons from one atom to another?
ionic bond
What part of an atom is used to tell how one atom will bond with another atom?
Electron
What is used to determine the number of each atom in an ionic bond?
The charges of the ions involved in the ionic bond are used to determine the number of each atom. The charges on the ions should be balanced to form a neutral compound.
