Types of Bonds

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What type of bond forms between a metal and a nonmetal?

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Ionic bond.

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What type of bond is characterized by the sharing of electrons between atoms?

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Covalent bond.

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What type of bond typically occurs between two nonmetals?

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Covalent bond.

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What is the electronegativity difference that usually indicates an ionic bond?

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A large difference in electronegativity (generally greater than 1.7).

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A bond where electrons are shared unequally between two atoms, resulting in partial charges.

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What type of bond is formed when two metals combine?

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Metallic bond.

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What is the main characteristic of metallic bonds?

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They involve a 'sea of electrons' that are free to move around.

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What is the result of a covalent bond?

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The formation of a molecule through shared pairs of electrons.

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What is an example of a substance with ionic bonds?

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Sodium chloride (NaCl).

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What is an example of a substance with covalent bonds?

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Water (H2O).