Covalent and Ionic Bonds

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What is the main difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons between atoms, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What happens to electrons in ionic bonding?

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In ionic bonding, one atom gains electrons while another atom loses electrons.

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What is the primary reason elements form bonds?

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Elements bond to achieve a more stable electron configuration.

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What type of bond holds the atoms in a water molecule together?

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Covalent bonds hold the atoms in a water molecule together.

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Are covalent bonds generally strong or weak?

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Covalent bonds are generally strong.

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What is an example of a molecule that contains covalent bonds?

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Water (H2O) is an example of a molecule that contains covalent bonds.

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What type of bond is formed when two nonmetals combine?

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Covalent bonds are formed when two nonmetals combine.

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What is the charge of ions formed in ionic bonding?

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Ions formed in ionic bonding have a positive or negative charge, depending on whether they lost or gained 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, influencing whether a bond will be ionic or covalent.

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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 atoms, resulting in partial charges.