Types of Bonds

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What type of bond forms between a metal and a nonmetal?

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Ionic bond.

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What type of bond typically forms between two nonmetals?

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Covalent bond.

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What is the main characteristic of ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What is the main characteristic of covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds involve the sharing of pairs of electrons between atoms.

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What is electronegativity?

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

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What type of bond is formed when the electronegativity difference between two atoms is large?

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Ionic bond.

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What type of bond is formed when the electronegativity difference between two atoms is small?

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Covalent bond.

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What is an Electron Dot Diagram?

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An Electron Dot Diagram represents the valence electrons of an atom as dots around the element's symbol.

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How many elements are in a compound with the formula C3H6O?

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3 elements: Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Oxygen (O).

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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