Naming Ionic & Covalent Bonds

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What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

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2 non-metals

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Name the following ionic compound: BeCl2

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beryllium chloride

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What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?

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covalent bond

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In chemical compounds, covalent bonds form when:

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pairs of electrons are shared between two non-metal atoms.

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What is the chemical formula for phosphorus trichloride?

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PCl3

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Define ionic bond.

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A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the 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 electronegativity?

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The tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.

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What type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Non-metals.

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What is the chemical formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl