2.1 - Introduction to Chemical Bonding
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Practice Questions
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What is chemical bonding?
💡 Hint: Think about how atoms are attracted to each other.
What does the octet rule state?
💡 Hint: Remember the magic number for stability!
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What is the primary reason atoms bond together?
💡 Hint: Think about the octet rule.
True or False: Electrons are always shared in ionic bonds.
💡 Hint: Recall how ionic bonds form!
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Consider the atoms sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl). Explain the process by which they bond together to form NaCl, detailing the resulting charge of each ion.
💡 Hint: Remember the roles of cations and anions!
Describe how polar and non-polar covalent bonds differ, providing examples for each.
💡 Hint: Consider electronegativity as an influential factor!
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