Ionic & Covalent Bonding

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs between a metal and a nonmetal, where electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of 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, typically occurring between nonmetals.

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What type of bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

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Ionic bond.

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What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons?

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Covalent bond.

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In an ionic bond, what does the non-metal do with electrons?

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The non-metal gains electrons.

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What is the main characteristic of covalent bonding?

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Covalent bonding is characterized by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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Give an example of a molecule that forms a covalent bond.

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Water (H2O) is an example of a molecule that forms covalent bonds.

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What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What is the result of an ionic bond?

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The result of an ionic bond is the formation of ions, which are charged particles.

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What is a metallic bond?

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A metallic bond is a type of bond that occurs between metal atoms, characterized by a 'sea of electrons' that are free to move around.