Chemical Bonds

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is two or more atoms held together by a chemical bond.

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What is the correct name for Mg(OH)₂?

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Magnesium hydroxide.

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What is the proper name for CaCl₂?

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Calcium chloride.

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How are covalent bonds formed?

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Covalent bonds are formed by the sharing of electrons.

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Why do atoms share electrons?

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Atoms share electrons to attain the electron configuration of a noble gas.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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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 have eight electrons in their outer shell.

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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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What is the 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 a chemical formula?

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A chemical formula is a way of expressing information about the proportions of atoms that constitute a particular chemical compound.