Bonding Review

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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 formed when one atom transfers electrons to another.

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Which element would likely form an ionic bond with lithium?

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Oxygen (O) would form an ionic bond with lithium.

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What happens to bonds during a chemical reaction?

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Bonds in reactant molecules break, and new bonds form in the product molecules.

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What is the charge of oxygen in a molecule?

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Oxygen typically has a partial negative charge in covalent compounds.

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What characterizes a non-polar molecule with polar bonds?

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A non-polar molecule with polar bonds has a symmetrical charge distribution, which cancels out the dipole moments.

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What is a polar bond?

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A polar bond is a type of covalent bond where electrons are shared unequally between two atoms, resulting in a partial positive and partial negative charge.

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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.

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What is the significance of electronegativity in bonding?

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Electronegativity determines how strongly an atom attracts electrons in a bond, influencing whether the bond is ionic or covalent.

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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 role of energy in bond formation and breaking?

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Energy is absorbed when bonds break and released when new bonds form.