ionic vs covalent

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two nonmetals share electrons to achieve full outer electron shells.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed when one atom loses electrons and another atom gains those electrons, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

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What types of atoms typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically form between two nonmetals.

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What types of atoms typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What happens to electrons in an ionic bond?

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In an ionic bond, electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What happens to electrons in a covalent bond?

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In a covalent bond, electrons are shared between two atoms.

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Where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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Nonmetals are located on the right side of the periodic table.

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What is the charge of an ion formed by losing an electron?

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An ion formed by losing an electron has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of an ion formed by gaining an electron?

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An ion formed by gaining an electron has a negative charge.

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Give an example of a molecule formed by covalent bonding.

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An example of a molecule formed by covalent bonding is water (H2O).