Ionic & Covalent Bonding

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds with other atoms.

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What type of bond involves the sharing of valence electrons?

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Covalent bonds involve the sharing of valence electrons between atoms.

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What type of bond involves the transfer of valence electrons?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of valence electrons from one atom to another.

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What is a characteristic of covalent compounds regarding their state at room temperature?

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Covalent compounds can exist as solids, liquids, or gases at room temperature.

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How do ionic compounds behave when dissolved in water?

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When ionic compounds are dissolved in water, the ions separate and disperse throughout the solution.

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What is a key property of covalent compounds in terms of electrical conductivity?

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Covalent compounds generally have poor electrical conductivity.

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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.

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Can ionic compounds conduct electricity?

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Ionic compounds can conduct electricity when dissolved in water or melted, as the ions are free to move.

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What is an example of a covalent compound?

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

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What is an example of an ionic compound?

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