Vocab

Octet Rule

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to get into their most stable form with eight electrons in their outermost shell, like noble gases.

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond made when one atom gives one or more electrons to another atom, resulting in oppositely charged ions that attract each other.

Covalent Bond

A chemical bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons to achieve stability.

Ion

An atom or molecule that has gained or lost electrons, giving it a positive or negative charge.

Covalent Compound

Compound of nonmetals

Ionic Compound

Compound of a metal and nonmetal