Ionic vs Covalent

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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 non-metal.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two non-metal atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that is formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds are formed from the transfer of electrons between metals and non-metals, while covalent compounds are formed from the sharing of electrons between non-metals.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A polyatomic ion is a charged entity composed of two or more atoms bonded together, which can be either positively or negatively charged.

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What happens to an atom when it loses an electron?

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When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a cation, which has a positive charge.

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What happens to an atom when it gains an electron?

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When an atom gains an electron, it becomes an anion, which has a negative charge.

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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, leading to greater stability.

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What is electronegativity?

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