Covalent and ionic bonds

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What are covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds are chemical bonds formed when two non-metal atoms share electrons.

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What are ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds are chemical bonds formed when one metal atom transfers electrons to a non-metal atom, resulting in oppositely charged ions that attract each other.

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Where are the metalloids located on the periodic table?

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Metalloids are located along the zig-zag line that separates metals and non-metals, typically shown in green.

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What type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically form between non-metal elements.

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What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metal and non-metal elements.

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Is hydrogen considered a metal or a non-metal?

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Hydrogen is considered a non-metal.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms are most stable when they have eight electrons in their outer shell.

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What happens to electrons in a covalent bond?

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In a covalent bond, electrons are shared between two non-metal atoms.

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What happens to electrons in an ionic bond?

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In an ionic bond, electrons are transferred from a metal atom to a non-metal atom.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together by covalent bonds.