Ionic vs. Covalent Bonds

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What are ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds are formed when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of charged ions that attract each other.

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What are covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds are formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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How many valence electrons does calcium have?

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Calcium has 2 valence electrons.

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In ionic bonds, metals tend to:

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lose valence electrons.

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In a covalent bond, one or more electrons are:

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shared.

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What is the charge on a chloride ion?

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The charge on a chloride ion is -1.

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What is the name of SF4?

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The name of SF4 is sulfur tetrafluoride.

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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 type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically form between nonmetals.