Chem II Unit 4 Bond, Chemical Bond

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What type of bond is formed between selenium (Se) and chlorine (Cl)?

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Covalent bond is formed between Se and Cl as they share electrons.

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What kind of bond forms when atoms exchange electrons?

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Ionic bond forms when atoms exchange electrons.

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What is the name for an ion with a positive charge?

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Cation is the name for an ion with a positive charge.

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What is the name for an ion with a negative charge?

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Anion is the name for an ion with a negative charge.

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If an atom gains two electrons, what charge will it have?

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The atom will have a charge of -2.

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What is a chemical bond?

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A chemical bond is a lasting attraction between atoms that enables the formation of chemical compounds.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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

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What is an example of a covalent bond?

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An example of a covalent bond is the bond between two hydrogen atoms in H2.

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What is an example of an ionic bond?

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An example of an ionic bond is the bond between sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) in NaCl.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.