1.2 - Bond Formation
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Practice Questions
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What is an ionic bond?
💡 Hint: Think about how metals and non-metals interact.
What does the Octet Rule state?
💡 Hint: Consider how many electrons each atom wants.
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What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred?
💡 Hint: Think about how metals and non-metals form bonds.
True or False: Covalent bonds have high melting points.
💡 Hint: Remember the difference in bond type.
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Explain how the octet rule applies to chlorine when it forms an ionic bond with sodium.
💡 Hint: Consider how many valence electrons each atom starts with.
Provide a real-world example of a material that is a result of metallic bonding and explain why it exhibits good conductivity.
💡 Hint: Think about where copper is often used in electronics.
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