Chemical Bonding Practice

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What is the octet rule?

Back

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.

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Give an example of a compound formed by covalent bonding.

Back

H2O

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonding?

Back

Ionic bonding involves the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonding involves the sharing of electrons.

Front

Is the bond between Na & F ionic or covalent?

Back

Ionic

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In a covalent bond, how do atoms share electrons?

Back

By overlapping their outermost electron orbitals.

Front

What is ionic bonding?

Back

A type of chemical bond that involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

Front

What is covalent bonding?

Back

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

Front

What are the characteristics of ionic compounds?

Back

Ionic compounds typically have high melting and boiling points, are soluble in water, and conduct electricity when dissolved.

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What are the characteristics of covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds usually have lower melting and boiling points, may not be soluble in water, and do not conduct electricity.

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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.