Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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What is an Ionic Bond?

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A type of chemical bond where one atom gives up one or more electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of charged ions that attract each other.

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What is a Covalent Bond?

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A type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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Example of a molecule with a Covalent Bond.

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Water (H2O) is an example of a molecule with covalent bonds.

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What type of bond is formed between metals and non-metals?

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Ionic bonds are formed between metals and non-metals.

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What is the main characteristic of Ionic Bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What is the main characteristic of Covalent Bonds?

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Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is the chemical formula for Methane?

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The chemical formula for Methane is CH4.

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What type of bond is present in CH4 (Methane)?

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Covalent bond.

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What happens to electrons in Ionic Bonding?

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

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What happens to electrons in Covalent Bonding?

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In covalent bonding, electrons are shared between atoms.