Chemical Bonding

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What is a chemical bond?

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A chemical bond is a lasting attraction between atoms, ions, or molecules that enables the formation of chemical compounds.

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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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Define 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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Define 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 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.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight 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 two atoms, resulting in a molecule with a slight charge.

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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 two atoms.

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What is the significance of electronegativity in bonding?

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Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons; it helps determine the type of bond formed between atoms.

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What is a Lewis structure?

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A Lewis structure is a diagram that represents the bonding between atoms and the lone pairs of electrons in a molecule.