Part 1: ionic bonding 1. choose sodium (na). a. what type of element is it? b. how many valence electrons does it have? 2. choose fluorine (f). a. what type of element is it? b. how many valence electrons does it have? 3. answer the question on the screen, "what type of bond is this combination likely to form? " a. circle: ionic or covalent? b. choose the appropriate number of atoms to make the bond. record the number of each atom below: 4. watch the final animation closely (it will play continuously). a. describe the change in the number of valence electrons in the atoms as the bond is successfully formed: b. what does the positive (+) charge indicate (mention specific subatomic particles in your answer)? c. what does the negative charge indicate (mention specific subatomic particles in your answer)? d. record the name and molecular formula for the compound below: