Chemical Bonds

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What happens to the properties of elements when they combine chemically to form a compound?

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The properties of the elements change and are different from those of the individual elements.

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What is the sum of the charges on the ions in a unit of a compound?

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The sum of the charges is zero.

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What are neutral particles formed as a result of sharing electrons called?

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Molecules.

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What is a chemical equation?

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A chemical equation is composed of symbols and subscripts indicating the number of atoms of an element in a compound.

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What is a chemical bond?

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A chemical bond is the force that holds atoms together in a compound.

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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 the formation of ions.

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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 a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements chemically bond together.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is the smallest unit of a compound that retains the properties of that compound.