Chemical Bonding

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What is a compound molecule?

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A compound molecule is formed when different atoms bond together.

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What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

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A covalent bond is formed between two nonmetals.

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What is an element molecule?

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An element molecule is formed when the same two atoms are bonded together.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a bond between atoms where one atom gains an electron and another loses an electron.

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What part of the atom makes a bond?

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Electrons are the part of the atom that make a bond.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is electronegativity?

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

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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

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What is a nonpolar covalent bond?

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A nonpolar covalent bond is a type of covalent bond where electrons are shared equally between two atoms.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.