Name: _________________________
Bonding Notes
What is the “goal” of an atom?
How is this accomplished?
Ion-
What determines what type of bond will form between 2 atoms?
What are the 2 types of ions? Define them.
Ionic Bonding-
Covalent Bonding-
Covalent Bond Formation-
How do you determine valence electrons?
Two Methods for writing chemical formulas of bonded atoms:
1. Lewis Dot Structure-
2. Charge Switch (Ionic only)-
Ion Practice
Part I- Using the Lewis Dot Structure Method AND the Charge Switching method, write the chemical
formula for the ionic compound formed between the following atoms.
1) Sodium and Chlorine
2) Potassium and Sulfur
3) Magnesium and Oxygen
4) Beryllium and Chlorine
Part II- Use the Lewis Dot Structure method to find the covalent bond formed between the following
atoms.
1) Hydrogen and Hydrogen
2) Chlorine and Chlorine
3) Nitrogen and Hydrogen (forms ammonia)
4) Carbon and Hydrogen (forms methane)