Covalent and ionic bonds

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What type of bond is formed between non-metals?

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Covalent bond

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What type of bond is formed between metals and non-metals?

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Ionic bond

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What is the main reason elements bond with each other?

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To become stable

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Where are metalloids located on the periodic table?

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In the green area

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What do group numbers on the periodic table indicate?

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The number of valence electrons

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What is a covalent bond?

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A bond formed when two non-metal atoms share electrons.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A bond formed when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, typically between a metal and a non-metal.

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What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in bonding.

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What happens to the stability of an atom when it forms a bond?

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It becomes more stable.

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Can two metals form a covalent bond?

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No, covalent bonds are formed between non-metals.