| A | B |
|---|
| Transition Metals | Don't have consistent oxidation numbers |
| Noble Gases | Don't combine into compounds |
| Metals | Become positive ions |
| Nonmetals | Gain electrons, becoming negative ions |
| Ionic | Compunds formed between positively & negatively charged atoms |
| Covalent | Compounds fromed when electons are shared |
| Oxidation #'s | How many electrons are gained or lost |
| Octet Rule | Tells you that atoms are more stable with 8 valence electrons |
| Diatomic Molecule | A molecule of 2 atoms of the same element |
| Electrolyte | When dissolved in water, a compound that allows electricity to pass |
| Valence Electrons | Outermost electrons of an atom |
