Ionic vs. Covalent

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of charged ions that attract each other.

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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 types of atoms typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What types of atoms typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically form between two nonmetals.

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What is the chemical formula for table salt?

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The chemical formula for table salt is NaCl.

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What is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid?

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The chemical formula for sulfuric acid is H2SO4.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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A polyatomic ion is a charged entity composed of two or more atoms bonded together.

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Give an example of a covalent compound.

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An example of a covalent compound is water (H2O).

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds in terms of melting points?

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Ionic compounds generally have higher melting points than covalent compounds due to the strong electrostatic forces between ions.

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What is a metallic bond?

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A metallic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs between metal atoms, characterized by a 'sea of electrons' that are free to move.