Ionic and Covalent Bond

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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, typically between a metal and a non-metal.

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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, usually occurring between non-metal atoms.

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What type of bond is dense and poor conductors?

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Covalent Bonds.

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What do atoms that form positive ions tend to do?

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They tend to lose electrons.

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What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and non-metals.

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What type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically form between non-metals.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms are most stable when they have eight electrons in their outer shell.

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What happens to electrons in an ionic bond?

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In an ionic bond, electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What happens to electrons in a covalent bond?

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In a covalent bond, electrons are shared between atoms.

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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 the electrons are shared unequally between the two atoms, resulting in a slight charge difference.