Ionic Covalent Bonding Review

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What happens in ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding occurs when positive and negative ions attract each other due to their opposite charges.

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What type of bond is formed between two nitrogen atoms (N2)?

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Covalent bond.

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What type of bond is formed between calcium and sulfur (CaS)?

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Ionic bond.

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How can you identify an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is identified by the transfer of electrons from a metal to a non-metal.

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What type of bond is formed between potassium and chlorine (KCl)?

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Ionic bond.

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Define ionic bond.

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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Define covalent bond.

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

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What is the main characteristic of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds typically have high melting and boiling points due to strong ionic bonds.

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What is the main characteristic of covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds usually have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds.

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What is an example of an ionic compound?

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Sodium chloride (NaCl) is an example of an ionic compound.