Chemical Bonds

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Where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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Nonmetals are located on the right side of the periodic table, often highlighted in red.

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What happens to atoms during a chemical reaction?

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Atoms are rearranged to form new substances; they are neither created nor destroyed.

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How many valence electrons does Oxygen (O) have?

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Oxygen has 6 valence electrons.

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What type of elements form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds are formed between metals and nonmetals.

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How are covalent bonds formed?

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Covalent bonds are formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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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, 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 an ion?

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An ion is an atom or molecule that has a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.