Chemical Bonding Review

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What is the term for how strongly an atom attracts electrons?

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Electronegativity

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In ionic bonding, why do ions come together?

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Positive and negative ions attract.

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At room temperature, what state are most metals in?

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Solid

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How many electrons are shared in a double bond between two oxygen atoms (O2)?

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4

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What does ionic bonding involve?

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The transfer of electrons.

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Define ionic bond.

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A chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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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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What is ionization energy?

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The energy required to remove an electron from an atom.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.