Ionic and Covalent Bonding

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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 type of bond occurs between two nonmetals?

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A bond between two nonmetals is called a covalent bond.

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed between a metal and a nonmetal, where electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

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What type of bond is formed between sodium (Na) and bromine (Br)?

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Sodium (Na) and bromine (Br) form an ionic bond.

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What type of bond is formed between carbon (C) and oxygen (O)?

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Carbon (C) and oxygen (O) form a covalent bond.

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What is the main characteristic of ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds are characterized by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

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What is the main characteristic of covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds are characterized by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What are metallic bonds?

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Metallic bonds are formed between metal atoms, where electrons are shared in a 'sea of electrons' allowing for conductivity and malleability.

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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 formation of ions, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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Give an example of a molecule formed by covalent bonding.

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An example of a molecule formed by covalent bonding is water (H2O), where hydrogen and oxygen share electrons.