ionic vs covalent

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What is a cation?

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A cation is an ion with a positive charge.

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What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

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Two nonmetals.

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What is a double bond?

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A type of covalent bond where four electrons (two pairs) are shared between two atoms.

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What are the general melting and boiling points of covalent compounds?

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Generally low melting and boiling points.

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How do covalent compounds conduct electricity?

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Covalent compounds have poor electrical conductivity.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is an ion with a negative charge.

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What types of atoms typically form ionic bonds?

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A metal and a nonmetal.

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What is the characteristic of ionic compounds in terms of melting and boiling points?

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Ionic compounds generally have high melting and boiling points.

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How do ionic compounds conduct electricity in solution?

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Ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water or melted.

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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.