Understanding Chemical Bonds

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Why do atoms form chemical bonds?

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Atoms form chemical bonds to achieve stability by filling their outer electron shells.

Front

What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?

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Ionic bond

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Which type of bond involves a 'sea of electrons'?

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Metallic bond

Front

What is the primary component of table salt (NaCl)?

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Sodium chloride (NaCl)

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Example of a covalent compound: Water (H2O), Iron oxide (Fe2O3), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Sodium chloride (NaCl)

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Water (H2O)

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What kind of bond is likely to form between two nonmetals?

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Covalent bond

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Common property in metallic compounds: Brittleness, Low density, Electrical conductivity, High melting point

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Electrical conductivity

Front

Which element is likely to form a positive ion (cation)?

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Sodium (Na)

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What type of bond is formed when two atoms share electrons?

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Covalent bond

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Which bond is typically stronger: ionic or covalent?

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Ionic bonds are typically stronger than covalent bonds.