Types of Chemical Bonds

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Objective

I can explain how the type of chemical bond affects the physical and chemical properties of substances.

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Practice

12 questions

1

Define a covalent bond and explain how it is formed between two atoms.

2

What is an ionic bond? Describe the process that leads to the formation of an ionic bond.

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Exit ticket

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Describe how the properties of a substance formed by ionic bonding differ from those of a substance formed by covalent bonding. Include specific examples of each type of bond in your explanation. Explain how the polarity of a polar covalent bond influences the solubility of a substance in water. Provide an example of a polar covalent compound and discuss its properties in relation to its bonding.

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