Chemical Bonding

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What do covalent compounds do?

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Covalent compounds share electrons.

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What is the chemical formula for Sulfur Trichloride?

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SCl₃

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What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred?

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Ionic bond.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a bond that shares electrons between nonmetals.

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What is the name of the compound Ca₃(PO₄)₂?

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Calcium phosphate.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is formed when one atom transfers electrons to another atom.

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What are the properties of covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds typically have lower melting and boiling points and do not conduct electricity.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, 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 atoms bonded together by covalent bonds.

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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.