Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed when two nonmetal atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is an ion?

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An ion is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net electric charge.

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What is a cation?

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A cation is an ion with a positive charge, formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is an ion with a negative charge, formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

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What types of atoms typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What types of atoms typically form covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds typically form between two nonmetals.

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What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na+)?

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The charge of a sodium ion (Na+) is +1.

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What is the charge of a chloride ion (Cl-)?

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The charge of a chloride ion (Cl-) is -1.

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What happens to electrons in ionic bonding?

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In ionic bonding, electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of ions.