Ionic and covalent bonds

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Why do elements bond?

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To become stable.

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Where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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Red.

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Is hydrogen considered a metal or a non-metal?

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Nonmetal.

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Where are the metalloids located on the periodic table?

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Green.

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What type of bond is found in NO2?

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Covalent Bond.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What are the characteristics of ionic compounds?

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High melting and boiling points, conduct electricity when dissolved in water.

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What are the characteristics of covalent compounds?

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Lower melting and boiling points, do not conduct electricity.

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What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.