Bonding Honors

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What is covalent bonding?

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Covalent bonding is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons, typically occurring between nonmetal atoms.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of covalent bonding? H2O, NaF, NH3, O2

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NaF is not an example of covalent bonding; it is an ionic bond.

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming chemical bonds.

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How do the properties of a compound compare to the properties of the elements that form it?

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The properties of a compound are different from the properties of the elements that form it.

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How many electrons are shared in a triple bond?

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In a triple bond, 6 electrons are shared between two atoms.

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Which atoms are most likely to form covalent bonds?

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Nonmetal atoms that share electrons are most likely to form covalent bonds.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically between metals and nonmetals.

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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 two atoms, resulting in a molecule with a slight electrical dipole moment.

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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 two atoms, resulting in no charge separation.