Ionic vs Covalent

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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 non-metal.

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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 non-metal atoms.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion, formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion, formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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How do metals and non-metals interact in ionic bonding?

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In ionic bonding, metals lose electrons to become cations, while non-metals gain those electrons to become anions.

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What is the charge of sodium (Na) in NaCl?

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Sodium (Na) has a +1 charge in NaCl.

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What is the charge of chlorine (Cl) in NaCl?

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Chlorine (Cl) has a -1 charge in NaCl.

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What is the formula for diphosphorus trisulfide?

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The formula for diphosphorus trisulfide is P2S3.

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Why is pure water considered neutral?

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Pure water is considered neutral because it has an equal concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) and hydroxide ions (OH-), resulting in a pH of 7.

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What happens to the charge of water when ionic compounds are dissolved in it?

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When ionic compounds dissolve in water, they dissociate into ions, which can give the solution a charge.