Ionic vs Covalent

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What is the main reason atoms bond with each other?

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Atoms bond to achieve a full valence shell.

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Why is pure water considered dangerous during a thunderstorm?

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Because rain water has other (ionic) compounds mixed with it, giving it a charge.

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Why don't noble gases form bonds?

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Noble gases do not form bonds because they all have a full octet.

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What happens to the electron when sodium (Na) bonds with chlorine (Cl)?

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The metal (Na) gives away an electron to the nonmetal (Cl).

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What type of elements form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds form between nonmetals.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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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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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 are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.