Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their outer shell, achieving stability.

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What is the difference between metals and nonmetals?

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Metals are typically shiny, conductive, and malleable, while nonmetals are usually dull, insulative, and brittle.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together, which can be either the same or different elements.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons when forming a bond.

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What type of bond is formed between sodium and chlorine?

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An ionic bond is formed between sodium and chlorine, where sodium donates an electron to chlorine.

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What type of bond is formed between two oxygen atoms?

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A covalent bond is formed between two oxygen atoms, where they share electrons.

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What happens to electrons in an ionic bond?

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In an ionic bond, one atom loses electrons and becomes positively charged, while the other atom gains those electrons and becomes negatively charged.