Covalent or Ionic Bond

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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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Example of a molecule with a covalent bond:

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Ammonia (NH3) is an example of a molecule with covalent bonds.

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Example of a molecule with an ionic bond:

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Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) is an example of a compound with ionic bonds.

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What type of bond is present in water (H2O)?

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Water (H2O) contains covalent bonds.

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What type of bond is present in magnesium chloride (MgCl2)?

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Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2) contains ionic bonds.

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How do covalent bonds differ from ionic bonds?

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Covalent bonds involve sharing electrons, while ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons.

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What is the significance of electronegativity in bond formation?

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Electronegativity determines how strongly an atom attracts electrons; it influences whether a bond will be covalent or ionic.

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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 shared unequally between the two atoms.

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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.