Ionic vs Covalent Bonding

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What is a cation?

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A metal with a positive (+) charge.

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What is ionic bonding?

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A type of bonding that occurs between a metal and a non-metal, characterized by the transfer of electrons.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A type of bonding that occurs when two non-metals share electrons.

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What does the octet rule state?

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Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full valence shell of 8 electrons.

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What type of bond is formed between a metal and a non-metal?

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Ionic bond.

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What is an anion?

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A non-metal with a negative (-) charge.

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What is the main characteristic of ionic compounds?

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They are formed by the electrostatic attraction between cations and anions.

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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 an example of an ionic compound?

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Magnesium sulfide (MgS).

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What is an example of a covalent compound?

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Water (H2O).