Covalent and ionic bonds

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Where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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Nonmetals are located on the right side of the periodic table, often highlighted in red.

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What type of bond occurs between a metal and a non-metal?

Back

Ionic bond.

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What type of bond occurs between two non-metals?

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Covalent bond.

Front

If two chlorine atoms are bonded together, what type of compound do they form?

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Covalent compound.

Front

Where are metals located on the periodic table?

Back

Metals are located on the left side of the periodic table, often highlighted in blue.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, 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 that occurs when two atoms share electrons, typically between non-metals.

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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.

Front

Give an example of a covalent compound.

Back

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

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Give an example of an ionic compound.

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