Ionic and Covalent Compounds

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically between a metal and a non-metal.

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Which elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals (which lose electrons) and non-metals (which gain electrons).

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What do metals tend to do with electrons?

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Metals tend to lose electrons.

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What do nonmetals tend to do with electrons?

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Nonmetals tend to gain electrons.

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What is the result of an ionic bond?

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The result of an ionic bond is the formation of a stable compound made up of positively and negatively charged ions.

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True or False: An ionic bond forms when a non-metal gives up electrons to a metal.

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False. An ionic bond forms when a metal gives up electrons to a non-metal.

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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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How do covalent bonds differ from ionic bonds?

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Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms, while ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together by covalent bonds.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.