Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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What is covalent bonding?

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Sharing of electrons between nonmetals.

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In covalent bonding, what happens to the electrons?

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They are shared between nonmetals.

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Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons?

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Covalent.

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Label the compound MgF2 as either ionic or covalent.

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Ionic.

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Label the compound LiBr as either ionic or covalent.

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Ionic.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A bond formed by the complete transfer of valence electrons from a metal to a non-metal.

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What is the main characteristic of ionic compounds?

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They typically form between metals and nonmetals and have high melting and boiling points.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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

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What is an example of a covalent compound?

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Water (H2O) is a covalent compound.

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