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 when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of charged ions that attract each other.

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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 happens to a metal atom in an ionic bond?

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In an ionic bond, a metal atom tends to lose electrons.

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What happens to a non-metal atom in an ionic bond?

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In an ionic bond, a non-metal atom tends to gain electrons.

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What is a positive ion?

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A positive ion, or cation, is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is a negative ion?

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A negative ion, or anion, is formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons and the formation of ions, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

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The chemical formula for carbon dioxide is CO2.

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What type of bond is formed between sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl)?

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An ionic bond is formed between sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl).

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What type of bond is formed between two oxygen atoms?

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A covalent bond is formed between two oxygen atoms.