Ionic vs Covalent

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions that attract each other.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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Name the compound MgCl₂.

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Magnesium chloride.

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What is the correct name for NaCl?

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Sodium chloride.

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What type of bond is formed between nitrogen and oxygen?

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Covalent bond.

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Is NaBr ionic or covalent?

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Ionic.

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What type of bond is SO₄?

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Covalent.

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What are polyatomic ions?

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Polyatomic ions are ions that consist of two or more atoms bonded together, which carry a net charge.

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Give an example of a compound with a covalent bond.

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Water (H₂O) is an example of a compound with covalent bonds.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds in terms of melting points?

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Ionic compounds generally have higher melting points than covalent compounds due to the strong electrostatic forces between ions.