Practice Definition - 4.1.1.3.1 | Chemical Bonding: Why Atoms Stick Together | IB MYP Grade 8 Chemistry
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4.1.1.3.1 - Definition

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Question 1 Easy

What is a chemical bond?

💡 Hint: Think about how atoms stick together.

Question 2 Easy

What are valence electrons?

💡 Hint: These electrons are responsible for bonding.

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Question 1

What drives atoms to form chemical bonds?

To achieve stability
To become larger
To lose mass
To gain energy

💡 Hint: Consider the need for a stable energy state.

Question 2

True or False: Noble gases are reactive because they have electron shells that are not full.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the octet rule and noble gases.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how the electron configurations of magnesium and oxygen contribute to the formation of magnesium oxide.

💡 Hint: Think about electron transfer and stability.

Challenge 2 Hard

How would the absence of valence electrons affect the ability of an atom to bond?

💡 Hint: Consider the role of valence electrons in bonding.

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