Ionic vs Covalent Bonding

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of charged ions that attract each other.

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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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Which type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and non-metals.

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Which type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically form between non-metal elements.

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What is an example of a compound with ionic bonding?

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Magnesium oxide (MgO) is an example of a compound with ionic bonding.

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What is an example of a compound with covalent bonding?

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Hydrogen chloride (HCl) is an example of a compound with covalent bonding.

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What happens to electrons in ionic bonding?

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In ionic bonding, electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What happens to electrons in covalent bonding?

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In covalent bonding, electrons are shared between atoms.

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What is the result of ionic bonding?

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

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What is the result of covalent bonding?

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The result of covalent bonding is the formation of a molecule.