An ____ is an atom that is not longer electrically neutral because it has lost or gained valence electrons. When an atom gains a valence electron, the charge of the atoms becomes ____ . When an atom loses valence electrons, the charge of the atoms becomes ____ . Atoms lose, gain or share valence electrons to become ____ . A sodium atom can ____ 1 electron to become stable. A Fluorine atom can ____ 1 electron to become stable. A ____ bond is a bond formed when many metal atoms share their pooled valence electrons. A ____ bond is a bond formed when atoms share their valence electrons. A ____ bond is a bond formed when an atom either lose or gain valence electrons. A ____ is a group of chemical symbols and numbers that represent the elements and the number of atoms of each element that make up a compound.

Ionic, Metallic and Covalent Bonds

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