Covalent & 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 electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What is the chemical formula for Tetrasulfur pentoxide?

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S₄O₅

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What is the chemical formula for the ionic compound formed by Al³⁺ and O²⁻?

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Al₂O₃

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What type of bond is present in LiF?

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Ionic

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What is the name of the compound LiBr?

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Lithium bromide

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What is the name of the compound MgS?

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Magnesium sulfide

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How do you determine the formula for an ionic compound?

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The formula is determined by balancing the charges of the cations and anions.

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What is the difference between a molecular compound and an ionic compound?

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Molecular compounds consist of molecules formed by covalent bonds, while ionic compounds consist of ions held together by ionic bonds.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to form bonds in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell, achieving a stable electron configuration.