Ionic AND Covalent Bonding

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed when one atom donates an electron to another.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is the molecular structure of carbon dioxide (CO2)?

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The molecular structure of carbon dioxide (CO2) consists of one carbon atom double bonded to two oxygen atoms, forming a linear shape.

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What happens to an atom when it loses an electron?

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When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a positive ion (cation).

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What is the name of the covalent compound NO2?

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The name of the covalent compound NO2 is nitrogen dioxide.

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What is the formula for disulfur decafluoride?

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The formula for disulfur decafluoride is S2F10.

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How do you determine the number of valence electrons in an atom?

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The number of valence electrons in an atom can be determined by its group number in the periodic table.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to form bonds in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence 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 the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.