Ionic and covalent bonds

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.

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Which compound is an example of an ionic bond?

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Calcium chloride (CaCl2) is an example of an ionic bond.

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What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What is the process of ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What type of bond forms between two nonmetals?

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A covalent bond forms between two nonmetals.

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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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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons and the formation of ions, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is the role of electronegativity in bond formation?

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Electronegativity determines how strongly an atom attracts electrons; it influences whether a bond will be ionic or covalent.

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What is the typical electronegativity difference for ionic bonds?

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A typical electronegativity difference of 1.7 or greater indicates an ionic 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 the electrons are shared unequally between the two atoms.