Ionic and Covalent Bonding

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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 one or more valence electrons from a metal atom to a nonmetal atom, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between nonmetal atoms.

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What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

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A bond between two nonmetals is called a covalent bond.

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What type of bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

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A bond between a metal and a nonmetal is called an ionic bond.

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What is a triple bond?

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A triple bond is a type of covalent bond where three pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms.

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds.

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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 a metallic bond?

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

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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).