Chemical Bonding

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What is a chemical bond?

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A chemical bond is a lasting attraction between atoms, ions, or molecules that enables the formation of chemical compounds.

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What are the three main types of chemical bonds?

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The three main types of chemical bonds are ionic bonds, covalent bonds, and metallic 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 electrostatic attraction between oppositely 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 a metallic bond?

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A metallic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs between metal atoms, characterized by a 'sea of electrons' that are free to move.

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds.

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How do you determine the type of bond between two elements?

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The type of bond can be determined by the difference in electronegativity between the two elements: ionic (large difference), covalent (small difference), or metallic.

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What is a dot diagram?

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A dot diagram, or Lewis dot structure, is a representation of the valence electrons in an atom, shown as dots around the element's symbol.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair 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 valence shell, achieving a stable electron configuration.