Unit 1.8: Valence Electrons and Ionic Compounds
Predict the type of bond that will form between two atoms based on their
valence electrons.
- What type of bond is expected between magnesium and chlorine?
Choose a compound with similar properties to a given compound based on
periodicity.
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Which compound has properties most similar to NaCl: KCl, H₂O, or CO₂?
Predict the charge on an atom by its location on the periodic table.
- What charge does a calcium atom form when it becomes an ion?