Bonding Properties

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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, typically between a metal and a nonmetal.

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What is covalent bonding?

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Covalent bonding is the sharing of electron pairs between two nonmetal atoms.

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What type of elements typically form ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds are typically formed between metals and nonmetals.

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What is a metallic bond?

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A metallic bond is the force of attraction between positively charged metal ions and the electrons in 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 the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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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 the electrons are not shared equally between the two atoms, resulting in a slight charge difference.

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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 the electrons are shared equally between the two atoms.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together by covalent bonds.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded together.