Chemical Bonding

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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 valence electrons.

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Why do atoms in covalent compounds stick together?

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Atoms in covalent compounds stick together because they share valence electrons.

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What type of bond is formed when electrons are shared between atoms?

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Covalent bond.

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What is the Lewis dot diagram used for?

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The Lewis dot diagram is used to represent the valence electrons of an atom and how they bond with other atoms.

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What happens when atoms bond together?

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When atoms bond together, they create entirely new substances with new properties and new chemical structures.

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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 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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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons and the attraction between charged ions, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together by covalent bonds.