Chemical bonding

Front

What type of bond is formed between two atoms of the same non-metal?

Back

Nonpolar covalent bonds.

Front

In polar covalent bonds, how are electrons shared between atoms?

Back

Unequally.

Front

What are changes in matter that result in the formation of new or different substances called?

Back

Chemical reactions.

Front

What type of ionic compound contains at least one polyatomic ion?

Back

Ternary ionic compounds.

Front

What type of bond is formed when electronegativity differences are less than or equal to 0.40?

Back

Nonpolar.

Front

Define electronegativity.

Back

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

Front

What is a polar covalent bond?

Back

A bond where electrons are shared unequally between two atoms.

Front

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.

Front

What is a binary ionic compound?

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A compound composed of two different elements, typically one metal and one non-metal.

Front

What is the significance of the octet rule in chemical bonding?

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Atoms tend to bond in a way that gives them eight valence electrons, achieving a stable electron configuration.