Ionic vs Covalent Bonding

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically between a metal and a nonmetal.

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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, usually between nonmetals.

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Does H2O have an ionic or covalent bond?

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Covalent Bond.

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What type of charges attract in ionic bonding?

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Opposite charges attract.

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What color on the periodic table indicates nonmetals?

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Red (right side of table).

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What properties do ionic compounds have?

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Ionic compounds have a high melting point and conduct electricity when molten or dissolved in water.

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What is the general formula for an ionic compound?

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The general formula for an ionic compound is typically represented as AB, where A is a cation (positive ion) and B is an anion (negative ion).

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

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Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water or molten, while covalent compounds generally do not conduct electricity.

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What is an example of an ionic compound?

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Sodium chloride (NaCl) is an example of an ionic compound.

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What is an example of a covalent compound?

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