Chemical Bonds

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Why do atoms bond?

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Atoms bond to become stable.

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What is the proper name for S2O2?

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Disulfur dioxide.

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Where are the metalloids located on the periodic table?

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Metalloids are located in the green region of the periodic table.

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Where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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Nonmetals are located in the red region of the periodic table.

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What is the proper name for CaCl2?

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Calcium chloride.

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What is a chemical bond?

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A chemical bond is a lasting attraction between atoms that enables the formation of chemical compounds.

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What are the two main types of chemical bonds?

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Ionic bonds and covalent bonds.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is formed when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, resulting in oppositely charged ions that attract each other.

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What is a covalent bond?

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

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell, achieving stability.