Bonding Flashcardizz

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of charged ions that attract each other.

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Which two elements would NOT form an ionic bond?

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Calcium and lithium.

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What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

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Two nonmetals.

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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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Name the molecular compound H2O.

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Dihydrogen monoxide.

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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.

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Other than Hydrogen, how many electrons do atoms need in order to have a full outer shell?

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8.

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What is the chemical formula for water?

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H2O.

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What is a molecular compound?

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A molecular compound is a chemical compound whose simplest units are molecules, formed by covalent bonds.

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How many oxygen atoms are in the compound CO2?

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Two.