Covalent and ionic bonds

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Covalent bonds are formed between which types of atoms?

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Non-metal and Non-metal

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How are ionic bonds formed?

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Through the transfer of electrons.

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Is hydrogen considered a metal or a non-metal?

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Nonmetal

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Atoms are most stable when their outer shell is:

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Complete.

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Where are metals located on the periodic table?

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In the blue section.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between two non-metal atoms.

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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, typically between a metal and a non-metal.

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What happens to electrons in a covalent bond?

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They are shared between atoms.

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What happens to electrons in an ionic bond?

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They are transferred from one atom to another.

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What is the octet rule?

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Atoms are most stable when they have eight electrons in their outer shell.