Bonding and lewis structures

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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Which types of elements typically form cations?

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All metals typically form cations.

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What is malleability in metals?

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Malleability is the ability of a metal to be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking.

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Why are metals malleable?

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Metals are malleable because the electrons are free flowing/delocalized and able to move between the atoms.

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What is a Lewis structure?

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A Lewis structure is a diagram that shows the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist.

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Which element is not surrounded by an octet in a Lewis structure?

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Hydrogen is not surrounded by an octet in a Lewis structure.

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What type of bond do two oxygen atoms form?

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Two oxygen atoms form a double covalent bond.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

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What type of bond is most likely to be brittle?

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Ionic bonds are most likely to be brittle.