Chemical Bonding

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed between a metal and a nonmetal.

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What is covalent bonding?

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Covalent bonding is the sharing of electron pairs between nonmetal atoms.

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What do covalent compounds do with electrons?

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Covalent compounds share electrons.

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Predict the bond that will form between potassium (K) and bromine (Br).

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Ionic bond.

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How many valence electrons does phosphorus (P) have?

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Phosphorus has 5 valence electrons.

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What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically form between nonmetals.

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What is the result of ionic bonding?

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The result of ionic bonding is the formation of ionic compounds, which are usually solid at room temperature and have high melting points.

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond is a type of covalent bond where electrons are shared unequally between atoms, resulting in a molecule with a slight charge.

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What is a nonpolar covalent bond?

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A nonpolar covalent bond is a type of covalent bond where electrons are shared equally between atoms.