Ionic and Covalent Bonding

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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 nonmetal.

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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 one or more pairs of electrons.

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Identify the compound Na2SO4 as ionic or covalent.

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Ionic

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Identify the compound Ca(OH)2 as ionic or covalent.

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Ionic

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Identify the compound CO as ionic or covalent.

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Covalent

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What type of bonding is described as 'cooperation'?

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Covalent bonding.

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What is the bond between a nonmetal and a nonmetal called?

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Covalent bond.

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What is the bond between a metal and a nonmetal called?

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Ionic bond.

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What is a metallic bond?

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A metallic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs between metal atoms, characterized by a sea of delocalized electrons that are free to move.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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