2.3.1 - Definition
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What is chemical bonding?
💡 Hint: Think about how atoms connect.
What does the Octet Rule state?
💡 Hint: Consider what makes atoms feel secure.
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What type of bond is formed by electron transfer?
💡 Hint: Think about electron movement.
True or False: Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.
💡 Hint: Consider the method of achieving stability.
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Explain how the difference in electronegativity can determine whether a bond will be ionic or covalent.
💡 Hint: Consider the 'pull' each atom has on electrons.
Predict the properties of a compound with metallic bonding and justify your prediction based on its bonding type.
💡 Hint: Think about how electrons behave in metals.
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