Bonding Practice

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What is an ionic bond?

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A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between two nonmetal atoms.

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What type of bond is present in NH3?

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Covalent bond.

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Where are metals located on the periodic table?

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In the blue region.

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What is the chemical formula for phosphorus trichloride?

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PCl3.

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What is the main characteristic of ionic compounds?

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They are formed from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Nonmetals.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve sharing of electrons.

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What is the significance of the octet rule in bonding?

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

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A covalent bond where electrons are shared unequally between two atoms.