Ionic and Covalent Bonds Vocab

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What is a molecule?

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Two or more atoms held together by a chemical bond.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A type of chemical bond formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A type of chemical bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What are valence electrons?

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The number of electrons in the outermost shell of an atom.

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Why do elements bond?

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To become stable.

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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 an example of a molecule?

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Water (H2O) is a molecule made of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

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What is the role of valence electrons in bonding?

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Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms.

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What happens to electrons in an ionic bond?

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Electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What happens to electrons in a covalent bond?

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Electrons are shared between atoms.