Ionic vs Covalent

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What are covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds are chemical bonds formed between two non-metal atoms that share pairs of electrons.

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Give an example of a covalent compound.

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H₂S (Hydrogen Sulfide) is an example of a covalent compound.

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What type of bond is formed between potassium and sulfur?

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Ionic bond.

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What type of bond is represented by the compound SrO?

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Ionic bond.

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What type of bond will aluminum and bromine form?

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Ionic bond.

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What are ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds are chemical bonds formed between a metal and a non-metal, where electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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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 form between metals and non-metals, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons and form between non-metals.

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What is an example of an ionic compound?

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

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What type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Non-metals typically form covalent bonds.

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What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Metals and non-metals typically form ionic bonds.