Covalent and Ionic bonds

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What is an Ionic Bond?

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A chemical bond formed between a metal and a nonmetal, where electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What is a Covalent Bond?

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A chemical bond formed between two nonmetals, where electrons are shared between the atoms.

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Do Covalent compounds use prefixes in their naming?

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Yes, covalent compounds use prefixes to indicate the number of atoms of each element.

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Do Ionic compounds use prefixes in their naming?

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No, ionic compounds do not use prefixes.

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What is the general property of Ionic Bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically result in brittle compounds that can conduct electricity when dissolved in water.

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What is the general property of Covalent Bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically result in compounds that are not conductive and can be gases, liquids, or solids.

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How many valence electrons does Boron have?

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Boron has 3 valence electrons.

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What type of elements typically form Ionic Bonds?

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Ionic bonds are typically formed between metals and nonmetals.

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What type of elements typically form Covalent Bonds?

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Covalent bonds are typically formed between nonmetals.

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What is the charge of an ion formed from a metal?

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Metals typically lose electrons and form positively charged ions (cations).