Chemical bonding

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What is a valence electron?

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An electron that is found in the outermost shell of an atom.

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What do covalent compounds do?

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Covalent compounds share electrons.

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How do chemical bonds form?

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Chemical bonds form when atoms share or transfer electrons.

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What is the number of valence electrons for Oxygen?

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Oxygen has 6 valence electrons.

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What happens in an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond forms when atoms transfer electrons.

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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.

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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.

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What are the main types of chemical bonds?

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The main types of chemical bonds are ionic bonds, covalent bonds, and metallic bonds.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond is a type of bond where electrons are shared unequally between two atoms.