Covalent or Ionic Bond

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What type of bond forms between two nonmetals?

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Covalent Bonds

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Do covalent bonds usually form when a nonmetal combines with a metal?

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False

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What is the primary reason elements bond?

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To become stable

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What type of bond is present in table salt (NaCl)?

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Ionic Bond

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What type of bond is found in calcium chloride (CaCl2)?

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Ionic Bond

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What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What are the typical properties of ionic compounds?

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High melting and boiling points, electrical conductivity when dissolved in water, and they form crystals.

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What are the typical properties of covalent compounds?

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Lower melting and boiling points, poor electrical conductivity, and they can exist as gases, liquids, or solids.

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What is the difference between a polar and nonpolar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond has unequal sharing of electrons, while a nonpolar covalent bond has equal sharing.