Ionic, Covalent and Metallic Bonding

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs between a metal and a nonmetal, where electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs between two nonmetals, where electrons are shared between the atoms.

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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, allowing for conductivity and malleability.

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Which elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals (which lose electrons) and nonmetals (which gain electrons).

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom that are involved in forming bonds.

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How do you determine the type of bond between two elements?

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The type of bond can be determined by the difference in electronegativity between the two elements: a large difference indicates ionic bonding, a small difference indicates covalent bonding.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons when forming a bond.

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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 charge.

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What is a nonpolar covalent bond?

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A nonpolar covalent bond is a type of covalent bond where the electrons are shared equally between the two atoms, resulting in no charge difference.