Chemical Bonding

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What is chemical bonding?

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Chemical bonding is the process by which atoms combine to form molecules or compounds through the sharing or transferring of electrons.

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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 determine its chemical properties and how it will bond with other atoms.

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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 do atoms achieve stability?

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Atoms achieve stability by having a full outermost energy level, which typically means having 8 electrons in their outer shell (octet rule).

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Where are reactants found in a chemical equation?

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Reactants are located to the left of the yield sign in a chemical equation.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell, achieving a stable electron configuration.

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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 charged ions, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What role do electrons play in chemical bonding?

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Electrons, particularly valence electrons, play a crucial role in chemical bonding as they determine how atoms interact and bond with each other.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together, which can be of the same or different elements.