Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs when one atom transfers electrons to another atom, resulting in the formation of charged ions that attract each other.

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What types of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What happens to metals in ionic bonding?

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In ionic bonding, metals tend to lose valence electrons.

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What happens to nonmetals in ionic bonding?

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In ionic bonding, nonmetals tend to gain valence electrons.

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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 types of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically form between two nonmetals.

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How can you identify an ionic compound?

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Ionic compounds usually consist of a metal and a nonmetal and often have high melting and boiling points.

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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 ions, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What is an example of an ionic compound?

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An example of an ionic compound is sodium chloride (NaCl), formed from sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl).

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What is an example of a covalent compound?

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An example of a covalent compound is water (H2O), formed from hydrogen (H) and oxygen (O).