4 - Chemical Bonding: Why Atoms Stick Together
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary reason atoms form bonds?
💡 Hint: Think about how a ball rolls down a hill.
What are valence electrons?
💡 Hint: They're key players in chemical bonding.
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What is the octet rule?
💡 Hint: Remember, think about noble gases.
True or False: Ionic bonds are formed by sharing electrons.
💡 Hint: Think about the difference between ionic and covalent bonding.
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Analyze why ionic compounds are more likely to have high melting points compared to covalent compounds. Discuss the underlying reasons related to their bonding.
💡 Hint: Think about the types of bonds and their influences on physical properties.
Create a hypothetical molecule using the principles of covalent bonding. Describe how the atoms interact and the type of bond formed.
💡 Hint: Visualize how sharing leads to stability for both atoms.
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