Covalent & Ionic 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 transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

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How are ionic bonds formed?

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Ionic bonds are formed by the transfer of electrons.

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What is a covalent bond?

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

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True or False: Ionic compounds share valence electrons.

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False.

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What are valence electrons?

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

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True or False: Covalent bonds are formed between a nonmetal and a nonmetal.

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True.

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What is the chemical formula for Dicarbon Pentaoxide?

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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 type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically form between 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.