Ionic Bond or Covalent Bond?

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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 atoms share one or more pairs of electrons, usually between nonmetals.

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What is the typical melting point of covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds generally have low melting points compared to ionic compounds.

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What is the typical melting point of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds typically have high melting points due to the strong electrostatic forces between the ions.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.

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What happens to electrons in ionic bonds?

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In ionic bonds, electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

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What happens to electrons in covalent bonds?

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In covalent bonds, electrons are shared between atoms.

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What types of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds are typically formed between metals and nonmetals.

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What types of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds are typically formed between nonmetals.

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What are molecules?

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Molecules are groups of two or more atoms bonded together, which can be formed through covalent bonds.