Ionic and covalent bonding

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What is a cation?

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A cation is an ion with a positive (+) charge.

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What type of bond is formed between a metal and a non-metal?

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An ionic bond.

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What happens to an atom when it loses an electron?

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It becomes a positive ion.

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How are covalent bonds formed?

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Covalent bonds are formed when atoms share electrons.

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How are ionic bonds formed?

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Ionic bonds are formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is an ion with a 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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Give an example of a compound formed by ionic bonding.

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Sodium chloride (NaCl) is an example of an ionic compound.

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Give an example of a compound formed by covalent bonding.

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Water (H2O) is an example of a covalent compound.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is the tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a bond.