Atoms and Bonding

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When an atom loses or gains electrons, it becomes a(n)

A(n) _____________ is a force of attraction between two atoms

Valence electrons in an atom are those that

A neutral group of atoms joined by covalent bonds.

A(n) _________________ is made up of more than one atom.

A(n) _________________ is a mixture of elements that has the properties of a metal.

The metal atoms in stainless steel are held together by

On the periodic table, elements with the same number of valence electrons are in the same