Chemical Bonding Review

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What is the correct name for P2O5?

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diphosphorus pentoxide

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What is the correct name for S2O3?

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disulfur trioxide

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Why do atoms bond?

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To have a full valence shell.

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What is the correct name for MgI2?

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Magnesium iodide

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What is the correct name for Li2O?

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lithium oxide

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Define a covalent bond.

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

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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.

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What is a valence electron?

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A valence electron is an electron that is found in the outermost shell of an atom and can participate in forming chemical bonds.

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What is the difference between a molecular compound and an ionic compound?

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Molecular compounds are formed by covalent bonds between nonmetals, while ionic compounds are formed by ionic bonds between metals and nonmetals.