Chemical Bonding 1

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed between a metal and a nonmetal.

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Why do atoms bond?

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Atoms bond to achieve a full valence shell, which leads to greater stability.

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What do covalent compounds do?

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Covalent compounds share electrons between atoms.

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What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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Predict the bond type between magnesium (Mg) and chlorine (Cl).

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The bond between Mg and Cl is ionic.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is the difference between polar and nonpolar covalent bonds?

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Polar covalent bonds have unequal sharing of electrons, while nonpolar covalent bonds have equal sharing.

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What is a metallic bond?

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A metallic bond is the force of attraction between valence electrons and the metal ions, allowing for conductivity and malleability.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.

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What is an ion?

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An ion is an atom or molecule that has a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.