Intro - U5 Ionic v. Covalent Review

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is a type of chemical bond that occurs when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions. This typically occurs between metals and nonmetals.

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What is covalent bonding?

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Covalent bonding is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons. This usually occurs between nonmetals.

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What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically form between nonmetals.

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What is an ionic compound?

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An ionic compound is a chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding. They usually consist of a metal and a nonmetal.

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What is a covalent compound?

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A covalent compound is a chemical compound formed by the sharing of electrons between nonmetal atoms.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is a positively charged ion that is formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is a negatively charged ion that 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 charged ions, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is the formula for magnesium oxide?

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The formula for magnesium oxide is MgO.