Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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What is an ionic bond?

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed when one atom donates an electron to another.

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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 charge of an atom that has gained two electrons?

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+2

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What is the charge of an atom that has lost two electrons?

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-2

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What is the ion formed from Sodium (Na) when it loses one electron?

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Na⁺¹

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What is the ion formed from Chlorine (Cl) when it gains one electron?

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Cl^-1

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How many valence electrons does Oxygen have?

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Oxygen has 6 valence electrons.

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What is the charge of an atom with 5 valence electrons when it forms an ion?

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-3

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of 8 electrons.

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What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

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Covalent bond.