3.1 - Fundamentals of Chemical Bonding: How Atoms Connect
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What is a chemical bond?
💡 Hint: Think about how atoms connect.
What type of bond occurs between a metal and a non-metal?
💡 Hint: Consider electron transfer.
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What type of bond is formed between sodium and chlorine?
💡 Hint: Think of electron transfer.
True or False: Covalent bonds can only form between metals.
💡 Hint: Consider the types of elements that bond.
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Explain why ionic compounds are typically brittle.
💡 Hint: Think about the arrangement and forces in the lattice.
How would the properties of a non-polar covalent compound differ from a polar one?
💡 Hint: Consider the role of electron sharing in polarity.
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