Question

fill in the blanks to explain why atoms interact. particles that carry either a positive (+) or a negative (-) charge are termed ________. the attraction between ______ charged ions forms an ionic bond. atoms with more than one shell are most stable when the outer shell contains eight ______. sometimes during a reaction, atoms give up or take on electron(s) in order to achieve a ______ outer shell. in a ________ bond, atoms share electrons instead of losing or gaining them.

Explanation:

1. Particles with positive or negative charge are called ions.
2. Ionic bonds form between oppositely - charged ions.
3. Atoms are stable when outer shell has eight electrons (octet rule).
4. Atoms gain or lose electrons to achieve a stable outer shell.
5. In covalent bonds, atoms share electrons.

Answer:

1. ions
2. oppositely
3. electrons
4. stable
5. covalent