Unit 6-Types of Bonds

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What is the reason atoms share electrons?

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To attain the electron configuration of a noble gas.

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Under what condition are ionic compounds good conductors of electricity?

Back

When they are dissolved in water.

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What property allows metals to be hammered without shattering?

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Malleability.

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What is metallic bonding?

Back

An attraction between positive ions and electrons.

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Which of the following is not an ionic compound: sodium chloride, magnesium oxide, or carbon dioxide?

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Carbon dioxide.

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What is an ionic bond?

Back

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

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What is the octet rule?

Back

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 covalent and ionic bonds?

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Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons, while ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons.

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What is the significance of electronegativity in bond formation?

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

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A covalent bond in which the electrons are not shared equally between the two atoms.