Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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What are ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds are formed between a metal and a non-metal, where electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What charge does an electron have?

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An electron has a negative charge.

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In which type of bonding are electrons shared?

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Electrons are shared in covalent bonding.

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What type of bonding occurs between nonmetal elements?

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Covalent bonding occurs between nonmetal elements.

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What is an ion?

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An ion is an atom or group of atoms that has an electric charge.

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What are the main characteristics of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds typically have high melting and boiling points, are soluble in water, and conduct electricity when dissolved.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed when two nonmetals share one or more pairs of electrons.

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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.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together by covalent bonds.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded together.