Types of Bonds

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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 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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What is a metallic bond?

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A metallic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs between metal atoms, characterized by a 'sea of electrons' that are free to move around.

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What type of bond is formed between Se and Cl?

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Covalent bond.

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Which bond involves the sharing of electrons?

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Covalent bond.

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Which bond involves the transfer of electrons?

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Ionic bond.

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What happens to valence electrons in an ionic bond?

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Valence electrons are transferred between atoms.

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What is the result of a covalent bond?

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The result of a covalent bond is the formation of a molecule.

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Give an example of a substance with covalent bonds.

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NH3 (ammonia) is an example of a substance with covalent bonds.

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Give an example of a substance with ionic bonds.

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NaF (sodium fluoride) is an example of a substance with ionic bonds.