Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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Why do all bonds form?

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To fill the outermost energy level.

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MgO is an example of a _____ bond.

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Ionic.

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CH4 (Methane) is an example of a(n) ______ bond.

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Covalent.

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Water, H2O, is an example of a _____ bond.

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Covalent.

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This type of bonding can be described as a 'cooperation'.

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Covalent.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A bond formed when one atom transfers electrons to another atom.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A bond formed when two atoms share electrons.

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Example of a compound with ionic bonding.

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Sodium Chloride (NaCl).

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Example of a compound with covalent bonding.

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Carbon Dioxide (CO2).

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What happens to electrons in ionic bonding?

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Electrons are transferred from one atom to another.