Chemical Bonding and Formulas

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What is the formula for the ionic compound Magnesium Chloride?

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MgCl₂

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What is the formula for the covalent compound carbon tetrachloride?

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CCl₄

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What type of bond is formed between Carbon and Oxygen?

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Covalent bond

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Which type of compounds conducts electricity well when melted or dissolved?

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Ionic compounds

Front

Is AgNO₃ an ionic or covalent compound?

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Ionic compound

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Define ionic bond.

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An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

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Define covalent bond.

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

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What is the general property of ionic compounds regarding melting and boiling points?

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Ionic compounds typically have high melting and boiling points.

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What is the general property of covalent compounds regarding melting and boiling points?

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Covalent compounds generally have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds.

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What is the significance of the subscript in a chemical formula?

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The subscript indicates the number of atoms of the element in the compound.