Bonding Flashcard

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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 transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

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How is an ionic bond formed between sodium and chlorine?

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An ionic bond is formed when sodium (Na) transfers one electron to chlorine (Cl), resulting in Na+ and Cl- ions that attract each other.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons and the formation of ions, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

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A covalent bond is formed between two nonmetals.

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What is a metallic bond?

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A metallic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs between metal atoms, characterized by a 'sea of electrons' that are free to move around.

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What is an example of a compound with ionic bonding?

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Sodium chloride (NaCl) is an example of a compound with ionic bonding.

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What is an example of a compound with covalent bonding?

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Water (H2O) is an example of a compound with covalent bonding.

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What type of bond is likely to be found in an alloy?

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Metallic bond is likely to be found in an alloy.

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What happens to the electrons in an ionic bond?

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In an ionic bond, electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What is the role of electronegativity in bond formation?

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Electronegativity determines how strongly an atom attracts electrons; it influences whether a bond will be ionic or covalent.