Chemical Bonding

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What is the chemical name for NI3?

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Nitrogen triiodide

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Magnesium Bromide is a (an) ________ compound

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ionic

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The formula for the ionic compound of magnesium and nitrogen would be

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Mg3N2

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What is the formula for magnesium phosphide?

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Mg3P2

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What do atoms that form positive ions tend to do?

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tend to lose electrons

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Define ionic bond.

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An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond that involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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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 set of eight valence electrons.

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What is the difference between a metal and a non-metal in terms of bonding?

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Metals tend to lose electrons and form positive ions, while non-metals tend to gain electrons and form negative ions.

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What is the formula for sodium chloride?

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NaCl