Types of Bonds - Staples

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What is a chemical bond?

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A chemical bond is a lasting attraction between atoms that enables the formation of chemical compounds.

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What are the two main types of chemical bonds?

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The two main types of chemical bonds are ionic bonds and 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.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What are valence electrons?

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

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How do ionic bonds form?

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Ionic bonds form when valence electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

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What is the role of metals in ionic bonding?

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In ionic bonding, metals typically lose valence electrons to become positively charged cations.

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What is the role of nonmetals in ionic bonding?

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In ionic bonding, nonmetals typically gain valence electrons to become negatively charged anions.

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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 is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together by covalent bonds.