4.0 Chemical Bonds

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What is the chemical formula for aluminum oxide?

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Al₂O₃

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How many oxygen atoms are in one formula unit of aluminum oxide (Al₂O₃)?

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3

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is the charge of a cesium ion (Cs⁺)?

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+1

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What type of bond is formed when electrons are shared between atoms?

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Covalent bond

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What is the primary characteristic of metallic bonding?

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It allows for the conduction of electricity and heat.

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What happens to the electron configuration of an atom when it becomes a positive ion?

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It loses one or more electrons.

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What is the formula for calcium chloride?

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CaCl₂

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What type of ion is formed when an atom gains an electron?

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Negative ion (anion)

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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What is the significance of the octet rule in chemical bonding?

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Atoms tend to bond in a way that gives them eight valence electrons.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2