2.3.3 - Example
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What is an ionic bond?
💡 Hint: Think about how sodium and chlorine interact.
Define a covalent bond.
💡 Hint: Remember, it usually occurs between non-metals.
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What type of bond occurs when electrons are shared between two atoms?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens in a water molecule.
True or false: Ionic compounds conduct electricity in solid-state.
💡 Hint: Recall how ions behave in different states.
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Explain how the differences in electronegativity between two atoms can influence whether they will form an ionic or covalent bond. Provide examples to support your answer.
💡 Hint: Refer to the electronegativity scale to find examples.
Analyze the impact of metallic bonding on the physical properties of metals, and compare it to ionic and covalent bonding in terms of conductivity and malleability.
💡 Hint: Think of how each type of bonding responds to heat and shaping.
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