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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds with other atoms.

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What type of bond is formed when valence electrons are transferred?

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Ionic bonds are formed when valence electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What type of bond is formed when valence electrons are shared?

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Covalent bonds are formed when valence electrons are shared between atoms.

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What is an ionic compound?

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An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding.

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What is a covalent compound?

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A covalent compound is a chemical compound formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is a crystal lattice structure?

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A crystal lattice structure is a three-dimensional arrangement of atoms or ions in a crystal, typically found in ionic compounds.

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What is the dot diagram?

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A dot diagram (or Lewis dot structure) represents the valence electrons of an atom as dots around the element's symbol.

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What is the significance of the octet rule in bonding?

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The octet rule states that 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 is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons and the attraction between oppositely charged ions, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What are some properties of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds typically have high melting and boiling points, are soluble in water, and conduct electricity when dissolved in water.