Bonding

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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 a metal and a non-metal.

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Which elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals (which lose electrons) and non-metals (which gain 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, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical 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, leading to greater stability.

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Why do elements form compounds?

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Elements form compounds to achieve stability by having a full outermost energy level of valence electrons.

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What are noble gases?

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Noble gases are elements in Group 18 of the periodic table that are characterized by having a full outer shell of electrons, making them very stable and unreactive.

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Why do noble gases rarely form compounds?

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Noble gases rarely form compounds because they are already stable with a full outermost energy level of valence electrons.

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Which element is most likely to gain electrons in a chemical reaction?

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Bromine (Br) is most likely to gain electrons in a chemical reaction due to its high electronegativity.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.

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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.