Chemical Bonding

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What are Roman numerals used for in naming certain ions?

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Roman numerals indicate the charge of cations that can form from an element.

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What is another name for covalent compounds?

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Molecular compounds.

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In ionic bonds, what do metals tend to do with their valence electrons?

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Metals tend to lose valence electrons.

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In ionic bonding, how are valence electrons treated?

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Valence electrons are transferred.

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What are the characteristics of compounds with metallic bonds?

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Malleability and ductility.

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What type of bond involves the sharing of valence electrons?

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Covalent bond.

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What is the primary characteristic of ionic compounds?

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They are formed from the transfer of electrons between metals and non-metals.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve sharing electrons.

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What is a common property of ionic compounds?

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They typically form crystalline structures and have high melting points.

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What is the role of electronegativity in chemical bonding?

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Electronegativity determines how strongly an atom attracts electrons in a bond.