Covalent and Ionic Bonds

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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 is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

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What makes atoms stable?

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Atoms are most stable when their outer electron shell is complete.

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Do covalent bonds involve sharing or transferring electrons?

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Covalent bonds involve sharing electrons.

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Do ionic bonds involve sharing or transferring electrons?

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Ionic bonds involve transferring electrons.

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What is the result of an ionic bond?

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The result of an ionic bond is the formation of positively and negatively charged ions.

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Can covalent bonds form between nonmetals?

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Yes, covalent bonds typically form between nonmetals.

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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 electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond is a type of covalent bond where the electrons are shared unequally between the two atoms.