Chemical Bonding

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is formed by the sharing of valence electrons between atoms.

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What charge do cations carry?

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Cations are ions with a positive charge.

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What type of bond is formed between carbon and oxygen?

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Carbon and oxygen form a covalent bond.

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What is the formula for the ionic compound Magnesium Chloride?

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The formula for Magnesium Chloride is MgCl₂.

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What must be true about the sum of the charges in an ionic compound?

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In an ionic compound, the sum of the charges of all the cations and anions must be zero.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is an ion with a negative charge.

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How do ionic bonds form?

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Ionic bonds form through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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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 is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons and the attraction between charged ions, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between 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 by covalent bonds.