Chemical Bonds

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What is a compound?

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Two or more elements chemically combined.

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Which type of bond involves equal sharing of electrons?

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Nonpolar Covalent.

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What determines the type of bond that forms between two atoms?

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Electronegativity difference.

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What is the electronegativity difference range for a polar covalent bond?

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0.5 < ΔEN < 2.0.

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What does the prefix 'inter' mean in the context of chemical bonds?

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Between or among.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A bond where electrons are shared unequally between two atoms.

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What is electronegativity?

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The ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.

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What is the significance of the octet rule in bonding?

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Atoms tend to bond in a way that gives them eight valence electrons.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.