Practice - Chemical Bonding and Structure
Practice Questions
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What is the octet rule?
💡 Hint: Think about the stable configuration of noble gases.
Define cation.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to metals in ionic bonding.
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What is the primary characteristic of ionic bonds?
💡 Hint: Think about the process of forming ions.
Covalent compounds typically have _____ melting points compared to ionic compounds.
💡 Hint: Remember the strength of the bonds involved.
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Challenge Problems
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Explain the role of electronegativity in determining bond types. How does it affect the ionic vs. covalent character of bonds?
💡 Hint: Recall the periodic table trends and how they influence bonding.
Given the following compound, determine whether it's likely ionic or covalent: MgO, H2O, NaCl. Justify your answers.
💡 Hint: Consider the elements' positions in the periodic table.
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