4.3 - Types of Chemical Bonds
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Practice Questions
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What is an ionic bond?
💡 Hint: Think about how sodium and chlorine interact.
Give an example of a covalent bond.
💡 Hint: Consider molecules formed by non-metals.
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What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons?
💡 Hint: Think about the interaction between metals and non-metals.
True or False: Covalent bonds can occur between metals.
💡 Hint: Consider the types of elements involved.
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Consider the compounds KCl and H₂O. Compare and explain the differences in their bonding types, properties, and behaviors.
💡 Hint: Break down the bonding types and relate them to properties.
If a non-metal atom gains electrons from a metal, describe the resulting charges on both types of atoms, and determine what type of bond forms.
💡 Hint: Focus on the interactions that lead to different charges.
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