Chemical Bonding

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What charge do electrons have?

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-1

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In a covalent bond, electrons are:

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shared

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How many electrons are shared in a triple bond?

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6

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What property do atoms differ in that affects the likelihood of forming a nonpolar covalent bond?

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electronegativity

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What type of ions do elements on the LEFT side of the periodic table most likely form?

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Positive ions

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What is a chemical bond?

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A lasting attraction between atoms that enables the formation of chemical compounds.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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

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What is electronegativity?

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A measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A type of covalent bond where electrons are shared unequally between atoms.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.