Ionic/covalent/metallic bonds

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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 metals and nonmetals.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is a metallic bond?

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A metallic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs between metal atoms, characterized by a 'sea of electrons' that are free to move around, allowing for conductivity and malleability.

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What type of bonding occurs between metals and nonmetals?

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Ionic bonding occurs between metals and nonmetals.

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How do covalent bonds form?

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Covalent bonds form by sharing electrons between atoms.

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What happens when an atom loses an electron?

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When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a positive ion.

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What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

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Covalent bonding is formed between two nonmetals.

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What is the result of ionic bonding?

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The result of ionic bonding is the formation of ionic compounds, which are usually solid at room temperature and have high melting points.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is an example of a compound formed by ionic bonding?

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Sodium chloride (NaCl) is an example of a compound formed by ionic bonding.