(H) Chemical Bonding and Equations Review

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What group of elements has a full outer shell and doesn't usually form bonds?

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Noble gases are the group of elements that have a full outer shell and typically do not form bonds.

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What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is formed between two nonmetals.

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What type of bond forms between a metal and a nonmetal?

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An ionic bond forms between a metal and a nonmetal.

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What is the balanced equation for MgCl2 --> Mg4 + Cl2?

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The balanced equation is 4MgCl2 --> Mg4 + 4Cl2.

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What type of reactions usually feel cold?

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Endothermic reactions usually feel cold because they absorb heat from their surroundings.

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What is a chemical bond?

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A chemical bond is a lasting attraction between atoms that enables the formation of chemical compounds.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What are the main characteristics of metals?

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Metals are typically shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable, and ductile.

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What is a reactant in a chemical equation?

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A reactant is a substance that undergoes a chemical change in a reaction.

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What is a product in a chemical equation?

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A product is a substance that is formed as a result of a chemical reaction.