Covalent & Ionic Bonding

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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 with other atoms.

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What type of bond is formed when electrons are shared between atoms?

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Covalent bond.

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What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?

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Ionic bond.

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What is the chemical formula for table salt?

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NaCl, which indicates an ionic bond between sodium and chlorine.

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Where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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Nonmetals are typically found on the right side of the periodic table.

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Why do atoms form bonds?

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Atoms form bonds to achieve a stable electron configuration, often resembling that of noble gases.

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What type of bond is formed between hydrogen and chlorine?

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Covalent bond.

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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 donates an electron to another 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 where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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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 attraction between oppositely charged ions, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.