Chemical Bonding

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What is ionic bonding?

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically between a metal and a nonmetal.

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What is covalent bonding?

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Covalent bonding is the sharing of electron pairs between nonmetal atoms.

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What do covalent compounds do with electrons?

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Covalent compounds share electrons.

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How many different elements are in the compound C6H12O6?

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There are 3 different elements: Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Oxygen (O).

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Where are valence electrons found?

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Valence electrons are found in the outermost energy level of the atom.

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What is the charge of an ion formed by a metal?

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A metal typically forms a positively charged ion (cation) by losing electrons.

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What is the charge of an ion formed by a nonmetal?

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A nonmetal typically forms a negatively charged ion (anion) by gaining electrons.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together, which can be of the same or different elements.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell, achieving a stable electron configuration.

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What is a polar covalent bond?

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A polar covalent bond is a type of bond where electrons are shared unequally between two atoms, resulting in a molecule with a slight charge.