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1Question

Ionic Bond — definition?

Answer

Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

2Question

Ionic Bond — definition?

Answer

Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

3Question

Covalent Bond — role?

Answer

Shares electrons to achieve stability.

4Question

Cation — role?

Answer

Positively charged ion formed by loss of electrons.

5Question

Metallic Bond — function?

Answer

Delocalized electrons enable conductivity and malleability.

6Question

Anion — role?

Answer

Negatively charged ion formed by gaining electrons.

7Question

Electronegativity difference — indicates?

Answer

Type of bond; >1.7 suggests ionic.

8Question

Lattice Structure — location?

Answer

Repeating arrangement of ions in ionic compounds.

9Question

Covalent Bond — definition?

Answer

Sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

10Question

Octet Rule — goal?

Answer

Atoms seek 8 electrons in outer shell.

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