Ionic and Covalent Compounds Flashcard

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What is a covalent compound?

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A covalent compound is formed when two or more nonmetals share electrons to achieve a full outer shell, resulting in a stable molecule.

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What is an ionic compound?

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An ionic compound is formed when metals transfer electrons to nonmetals, resulting in the formation of positively and negatively charged ions that attract each other.

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Identify the type of bond in CO2.

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Covalent bond.

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What is the formula for the ionic compound formed between calcium and chlorine?

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What is the formula for magnesium oxide?

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The name is Aluminum oxide.

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Identify the type of bond in NH3.

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Covalent bond.

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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 achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons, leading to greater stability.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What are polyatomic ions?

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Polyatomic ions are ions that consist of two or more atoms bonded together, which carry a net charge.