Chemical Bonding

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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 valence electrons.

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How do ionic bonds form?

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Ionic bonds form when one or more valence electrons are transferred from a metal atom to a nonmetal atom.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

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How many valence electrons does Carbon have?

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Carbon has 4 valence electrons.

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What is the significance of valence electrons in bonding?

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Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms, influencing the type of bond formed.

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Predict the bond type between Sodium (Na) and Chlorine (Cl).

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An ionic bond will form between Sodium and Chlorine.

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What is the number of valence electrons in Neon?

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Neon has 8 valence electrons.

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How many more electrons does a Carbon atom need to fill its outermost energy level?

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A Carbon atom needs 4 more electrons to fill its outermost energy level.

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What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

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A covalent bond is typically formed between two nonmetals.