Types & Properties of Bonds

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What are hydrogen bonds?

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Weak attractive forces between individual water molecules.

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What does ionic bonding involve?

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The transfer of electrons.

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What type of bonding occurs between the oxygen and hydrogens in a water molecule?

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Covalent bonding.

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How can ionic bonds be best described?

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An electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What type of bond is formed from the sharing of electrons?

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Covalent bond.

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Define covalent bond.

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A bond formed when two atoms share electrons.

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Define ionic bond.

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A bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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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 molecule that contains hydrogen bonds?

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Water (H2O).

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What is the significance of hydrogen bonds in water?

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They contribute to water's unique properties, such as high surface tension and boiling point.