Ionic and Covalent Bonding

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bond that involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of positive and negative ions.

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What is covalent bonding?

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

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What happens to atoms when they bond together?

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Atoms become more stable when they bond together.

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Is hydrogen a metal or a nonmetal?

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Hydrogen is a nonmetal.

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What do positive ions tend to do?

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Positive ions are formed from atoms that have a tendency to lose electrons.

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What do negative ions tend to do?

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Negative ions are formed from atoms that have a tendency to gain electrons.

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What is the typical definition of ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding involves the transfer of electrons between atoms.

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What is the strength order of single, double, and triple bonds?

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The order of increasing strength is: single bonds, double bonds, triple bonds.

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What is an example of an ionic compound?

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An example of an ionic compound is sodium chloride (NaCl), formed from sodium and chlorine.

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What is an example of a covalent compound?

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An example of a covalent compound is water (H2O), formed from hydrogen and oxygen.