Ionic, Covalent, and Metallic Bonding

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bond that occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of positively and negatively charged ions that attract each other.

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What is covalent bonding?

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Covalent bonding is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons, allowing each atom to attain a full outer shell of electrons.

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What is metallic bonding?

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Metallic bonding is a type of chemical bond found in metals, characterized by a sea of delocalized electrons that are free to move around, which allows metals to conduct electricity and heat.

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What is an ion?

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An ion is an atom or molecule that has a net electrical charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

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What are the characteristics of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds typically have high melting and boiling points, are soluble in water, and conduct electricity when dissolved in water or molten.

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What are the characteristics of covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds usually have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds, may be soluble in organic solvents, and do not conduct electricity.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons in order to have eight electrons in their outermost shell, achieving a stable electron configuration.

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond is a type of covalent bond where the electrons are shared unequally between the two atoms, resulting in a molecule with a slight electrical dipole moment.

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What is a nonpolar covalent bond?

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A nonpolar covalent bond is a type of covalent bond where the electrons are shared equally between the two atoms, resulting in no charge separation.

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What is a metallic lattice?

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A metallic lattice is a structure formed by metal atoms arranged in a regular pattern, with delocalized electrons that allow for conductivity and malleability.