Chemical Bonding

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What type of bond forms between Sr and S?

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Ionic

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What type of bond forms between Be and F?

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Ionic

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Are atoms more stable when they are bonded together or apart?

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Bonded Together

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What is a valence electron?

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An electron that is found in the outermost shell of an atom.

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True or False: Electrons are lost, gained, or shared to create chemical bonds.

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True

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What is a chemical bond?

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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, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is an example of an ionic compound?

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Sodium chloride (NaCl).

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What is an example of a covalent compound?

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Water (H2O).

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What role do valence electrons play in bonding?

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Valence electrons are involved in the formation of bonds between atoms.