Chemical bonding

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What do covalent compounds do?

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Covalent compounds share electrons.

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How can you determine if an element is a metal or nonmetal?

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You can use the Periodic Table, search online, or ask a teacher.

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How many valence electrons does Calcium (Group 2) have?

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Calcium has 2 valence electrons.

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What usually forms a positive ion?

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Metals usually form positive ions.

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What charges repel each other?

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Same charges repel each other.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

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What is the Periodic Table?

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The Periodic Table is a tabular arrangement of elements, organized by increasing atomic number, that shows the relationships between them.

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What is the difference between metals and nonmetals?

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Metals are typically shiny, conductive, and malleable, while nonmetals are usually dull, insulative, and brittle.