Chemical bonds

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What is a chemical bond?

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The force that holds two atoms together.

Front

What is the coefficient needed to balance the equation: AlCl3 + Li --> LiCl + Al?

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3

Front

What law states that matter cannot be created or destroyed?

Back

Law of Conservation of Matter.

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What type of bond is formed when electrons are shared equally between atoms?

Back

Nonpolar Covalent.

Front

What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What is the molecular formula for water?

Back

H2O.

Front

What is the molecular formula for carbon tetrachloride?

Back

CCl4.

Front

What type of bond is formed when electrons are shared unequally between atoms?

Back

Polar Covalent.

Front

What is the molecular formula for phosphorus pentachloride?

Back

PCl5.

Front

What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have eight electrons in their outer shell.