Chemical Bonding Intro

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What type of bond forms between selenium (Se) and chlorine (Cl)?

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Covalent bond.

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What elements generally make an ionic bond?

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Metal and nonmetal.

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What is the electron configuration for magnesium?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s².

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When do covalent bonds form in chemical compounds?

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When pairs of electrons are shared between two nonmetal atoms.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A bond formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, typically between a metal and a nonmetal.

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What is electronegativity?

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The ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.

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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 the electron configuration for neon?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶.

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What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

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Covalent bond.

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What is the significance of the octet rule in bonding?

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Atoms tend to bond in a way that gives them eight valence electrons, achieving a stable electron configuration.