Chemical Bonding

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two or more nonmetals share electrons to achieve a full outer shell.

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What elements generally compose a covalent bond?

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2 or more nonmetals.

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What do atoms that form positive ions tend to do?

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They tend to lose electrons.

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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 transfer of electrons from one atom to another, typically between metals and nonmetals.

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What is the 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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When naming covalent/molecular compounds, what do you use to indicate the amount of each element in the name?

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Prefixes.

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What is the formula for Magnesium Bromide?

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MgBr2.

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What type of compound is Magnesium Bromide?

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Ionic compound.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.

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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 bonds.