Atoms and bonding - created from Mind Map

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IONS are made when atoms lose or gain electrons to make a full outer shell. Ions are either positive or negative

Atoms can share electrons to make molecules containing two or more atoms. This bonding is called COVALENT BONDING

Atoms join together to make molecules or large crystals structures. There are two ways in which atoms can bond, by making ions or by sharing electrons

Atoms are neutral because they have the same number of electrons as protons. The electrons are arranged in a pattern or configuration. The outer shell of electrons needs to be full to be stabel

Atoms and bonding