Types & Properties of Bonds

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is an electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is formed when two atoms share electrons.

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What type of bonding occurs in a water molecule?

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Covalent bonding occurs between the oxygen and hydrogens in a water molecule.

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Why are metals malleable?

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Metals are malleable because even though the metal ions repel each other, the electron sea holds all the atoms in place.

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What are the properties of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds typically have high melting points, are soluble in water, and can conduct electricity when dissolved.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons and the attraction between charged ions, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond is a type of covalent bond where electrons are shared unequally between atoms, resulting in partial charges.

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What is a nonpolar covalent bond?

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A nonpolar covalent bond is a type of covalent bond where electrons are shared equally between atoms.

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What is metallic bonding?

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Metallic bonding is the attraction between metal ions and a sea of delocalized electrons that allows metals to conduct electricity and be malleable.

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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.