Ionic and Covalent Bonding

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Generally, atoms form bonds so that _______________.

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Each atom has a stable electron configuration.

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What type of bonding does this picture show?

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Ionic.

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The chemical bond between a metal and a non-metal will be a _____ bond.

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Ionic.

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Why don't noble gases form bonds?

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They all have a full octet.

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Conducts electricity well when melted or dissolved.

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Ionic compounds.

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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, typically between a metal and a non-metal.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between two non-metal atoms.

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What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell, achieving a stable electron configuration.

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What are ionic compounds?

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Compounds formed from ionic bonds, usually consisting of metal cations and non-metal anions.

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What are covalent compounds?

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Compounds formed from covalent bonds, consisting of non-metal atoms sharing electrons.