Bonding Review Questions Unit 5 Chem

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What does malleable mean?

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Able to be shaped or formed, typically referring to metals.

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When chlorine reacts, what does it want to do with electrons?

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Gain 1 electron.

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What type of bond is formed between two non-metals?

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Covalent bond.

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What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred?

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Ionic bond.

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What is the London Dispersion Force?

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An intermolecular force occurring when electrons are in motion and may create temporary positive and negative ends on an atom.

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What is the definition of an ionic bond?

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A chemical bond formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed when two non-metal atoms share electrons.

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What is the significance of electronegativity in bonding?

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Electronegativity determines how strongly an atom attracts electrons in a bond.

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What is the difference between polar and nonpolar covalent bonds?

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Polar covalent bonds have unequal sharing of electrons, while nonpolar covalent bonds have equal sharing.

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What are intermolecular forces?

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Forces that occur between molecules, affecting physical properties like boiling and melting points.