Question

question 1. match each term with its correct definition or description by dragging and dropping.
valence electron
octet rule
chemical bond
ion
cation
anion
a positively charged ion formed by losing electrons.
a mutual electrical attraction between the nuclei and valence electrons of different atoms that binds the atoms together.
a negatively charged ion formed by gaining electrons.
the electrons found in the highest occupied energy level of an element’s atoms.
a principle stating atoms are stable when they have eight (8) valence electrons.
an atom, radical, or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons and has a negative or positive charge.

Explanation:

• Valence Electron: Defined as electrons in the highest occupied energy level of an element’s atoms.
• Octet Rule: States atoms are stable with eight valence electrons.
• Chemical Bond: A mutual electrical attraction binding atoms.
• Ion: An atom (or radical/molecule) with a net charge from electron gain/loss.
• Cation: A positively charged ion (loses electrons).
• Anion: A negatively charged ion (gains electrons).

Answer:

• Valence Electron → The electrons found in the highest occupied energy level of an element’s atoms.
• Octet Rule → A principle stating atoms are stable when they have eight (8) valence electrons.
• Chemical Bond → A mutual electrical attraction between the nuclei and valence electrons of different atoms that binds the atoms together.
• Ion → An atom, radical, or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons and has a negative or positive charge.
• Cation → A positively charged ion formed by losing electrons.
• Anion → A negatively charged ion formed by gaining electrons.