Ionic and Covalent Compounds

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In all covalent bonds, valence electrons are

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shared.

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Metals tend to

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lose electrons.

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True or False: Sodium and Chloride ions have equal but opposite charges

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True.

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What is the chemical formula for the compound containing one nitrogen atom and two oxygen atoms?

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NO₂.

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True or False: An oxygen atom has eight valence electrons

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False.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed by the sharing of valence electrons between atoms.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A chemical bond formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of ions.

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Define valence electrons.

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion?

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+1.

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What is the charge of a chloride ion?

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-1.