Chemical Bonds

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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. It involves the sharing or transfer of electrons.

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What are the three main types of chemical bonds?

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Ionic, Covalent, and Metallic.

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What happens to an atom when it loses an electron?

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When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a positively charged ion (cation) because it has more protons than electrons.

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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 metals and nonmetals.

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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, typically between nonmetals.

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What is a metallic bond?

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A metallic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs between metal atoms, characterized by a 'sea of electrons' that are free to move around.

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What is the charge of a negatively charged ion?

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A negatively charged ion is called an anion, which occurs when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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What is the pH range of acids?

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Acids have a pH range of 0 to 6.9.

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What is the characteristic taste of acids?

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Acids typically taste sour.

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Which groups of the periodic table are most likely to form positively charged ions?

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Groups 1 and 2 of the periodic table are most likely to form positively charged ions.