Ionic and Covalent Bonding

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What are covalent compounds generally characterized by?

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Covalent compounds are generally characterized by low melting and boiling points.

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What type of bond is formed between sodium and bromine?

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Sodium and bromine form an ionic bond.

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What type of bonding is represented in a molecule of water (H2O)?

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Covalent bonding.

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How do covalent compounds conduct electricity?

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Covalent compounds typically have poor electrical conductivity.

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What charge do cations carry?

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Cations have a positive charge.

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What is the primary difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is an example of a covalent compound?

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An example of a covalent compound is water (H2O).

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What is an example of an ionic compound?

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An example of an ionic compound is sodium chloride (NaCl).

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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.