Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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What is an Ionic Bond?

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An Ionic Bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of charged ions that attract each other.

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What is a Covalent Bond?

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A Covalent Bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

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Covalent Bond.

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What type of bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

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Ionic Bond.

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Example of a molecule with a Covalent Bond:

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NH3 (Ammonia) is an example of a molecule with a Covalent Bond.

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Example of a molecule with an Ionic Bond:

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NaO (Sodium Oxide) is an example of a molecule with an Ionic Bond.

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What is the bond type in Cl2?

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Covalent Bond, as it is formed between two nonmetals.

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What is the bond type in CaCl?

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Ionic Bond, as it is formed between a metal (Calcium) and a nonmetal (Chlorine).

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What happens to electrons in an Ionic Bond?

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In an Ionic Bond, electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What happens to electrons in a Covalent Bond?

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In a Covalent Bond, electrons are shared between two atoms.