AKS 2A - Properties of Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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What are ions?

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Atoms that have gained or lost electrons, resulting in a positive or negative charge.

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What is an ionic compound?

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A compound formed from the electrostatic attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.

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What is a property of covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically do not dissolve in water.

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How do ionic bonds form?

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Ionic bonds form when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of ions.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is the main reason atoms form bonds?

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Atoms form bonds to fill their outermost energy level, achieving stability.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is an example of an ionic compound?

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Table salt (NaCl) is an example of an ionic compound.

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What is an example of a covalent compound?

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Water (H2O) is an example of a covalent compound.

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What is the melting point of ionic compounds compared to covalent compounds?

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Ionic compounds generally have higher melting points than covalent compounds.