Chemical Bonding-Review

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What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?

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Ionic bond.

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What is a characteristic property of ionic compounds?

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They have high melting points and conduct electricity when dissolved in water.

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What type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

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Covalent bond.

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What is a characteristic property of metallic bonds?

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They allow metals to conduct electricity and heat.

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What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to form bonds in such a way that they have eight electrons in their outermost shell.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na) after it loses one electron?

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1+ (Na+).

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What is the charge of a chloride ion (Cl) after it gains one electron?

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1- (Cl-).

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What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

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Covalent bond.

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What is the formula for calcium hydroxide?

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Ca(OH)2.

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What type of bond is present in metals that allows them to be malleable and ductile?

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Metallic bond.