Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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What are covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds are chemical bonds formed between two non-metal atoms that share pairs of electrons.

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Where are valence electrons located in an atom?

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Valence electrons are found in the outermost energy levels of an atom.

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What is the Lewis Structure?

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The Lewis Structure is a diagram that shows the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist.

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What happens to atoms that form positive ions?

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Atoms that form positive ions tend to lose electrons.

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Where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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Nonmetals are located on the right side of the periodic table, often highlighted in red.

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What are ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds are formed when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, typically between metals and non-metals.

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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, which can be either covalent or ionic.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons.

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond is a type of bond where electrons are shared unequally between two atoms, resulting in a molecule with a slight charge.