covalent and ionic bonding

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What is Covalent Bonding?

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Bonding that is the result of two nonmetals sharing electrons.

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Which particle is responsible for bonding?

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Electrons.

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Ammonium (NH4) is...

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Covalent.

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Potassium Chloride is...

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Ionic.

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What is an Ionic Bond?

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A bond formed when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, typically between a metal and a nonmetal.

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What is a Covalent Bond?

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A bond formed when two nonmetals share electrons.

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What type of bond is formed between sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl)?

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Ionic.

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What type of bond is formed between two oxygen atoms?

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Covalent.

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What is the main difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.