ionic vs covalent

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How are ionic bonds formed?

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Ionic bonds are formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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Why don't noble gases form bonds?

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Noble gases do not form bonds because they all have a full octet of electrons.

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What is a double bond?

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A double bond is a type of covalent bond where four electrons (two pairs) are shared between two atoms.

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What is the electrical conductivity of covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds typically have poor electrical conductivity.

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What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is formed between two nonmetals.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely 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 involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.

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What are the properties of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds typically have high melting and boiling points, and they conduct electricity when dissolved in water.

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What are the properties of covalent compounds?

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Covalent compounds usually have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds and do not conduct electricity.