Covalent and Ionic Bonding

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Gaining or losing a __________________ makes an atom a completely different element

What kind of atom becomes electrically charged by gaining or losing an electron?

The attraction between two oppositely charged bonds is an ___________________

When an atom gains an electron, it gains a negative charge and becomes what?

_____________________ tend to lose electrons in chemical reactions, forming positive ions

When a ____________________ element reacts with a non-metallic element, their atoms gain and lose electrons , forming ionic bonds

When an atom loses an electron, it loses a negative charge and becomes what?

Gaining or losing neutrons makes an atom an