Ionic and covalent bonding

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed when one atom donates an electron to another.

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What is covalent bonding?

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Covalent bonding is the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, allowing them to achieve stable electron configurations.

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What is the formula for iron(II) carbonate?

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FeCO₃

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What is the chemical formula for beryllium sulfate?

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BeSO₄

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What is the proper formula for magnesium hydroxide?

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Mg(OH)₂

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What is the name for the compound AgCl?

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Silver Chloride

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What charge does calcium (Ca) have when it becomes an ion?

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2+

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds consist of ions held together by electrostatic forces, while covalent compounds consist of molecules formed by shared electrons.

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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, such as sulfate (SO₄²⁻).

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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, achieving a stable electron configuration.