Lewis Structures (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Flashcards
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Lewis structures definition
Lewis structures definition
Diagrams showing how atoms bond together in molecules
Chemical bond definition
Chemical bond definition
Process causing atoms to attract and be held together
Valence electrons definition
Valence electrons definition
Electrons in outermost energy level involved in bonding
Chemical symbol in Lewis notation represents
Chemical symbol in Lewis notation represents
Nucleus and inner electrons
Electron pairs in single bond
Electron pairs in single bond
One shared pair
Electron pairs in double bond
Electron pairs in double bond
Two shared pairs
Electron pairs in triple bond
Electron pairs in triple bond
Three shared pairs
Two types of chemical bonding
Two types of chemical bonding
Covalent (shared) and ionic (transferred electrons)
Location of valence electrons
Location of valence electrons
Outermost energy level of electronic configuration
Why atoms form bonds
Why atoms form bonds
To fill outer energy levels and become stable