Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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What type of bond is formed between magnesium and bromine in MgBr2?

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Ionic Bond

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What happens to electrons in ionic bonds?

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In ionic bonds, one atom gains electrons while another atom loses electrons.

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What type of bond is present in lithium fluoride (LiF)?

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Ionic Bond

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What type of bond is formed in nitrogen dioxide (NO2)?

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Covalent Bond

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How do atoms interact in covalent bonds?

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Atoms share electrons in covalent bonds.

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What is the main difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is an example of a compound with ionic bonding?

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Magnesium bromide (MgBr2) is an example of a compound with ionic bonding.

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What is an example of a compound with covalent bonding?

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Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is an example of a compound with covalent bonding.

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What type of bond is formed between sodium and chlorine in NaCl?

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Ionic Bond

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What is the result of ionic bonding in terms of charge?

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Ionic bonding results in the formation of charged ions: cations and anions.