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What is the primary purpose of bonding between atoms?
What is the primary purpose of bonding between atoms?
- To create a stable arrangement of atoms (correct)
- To attain a complete inner shell of valence electrons
- To generate hydrogen bonding
- To form more than 30 million compounds
What is the main difference between covalent and ionic bonds?
What is the main difference between covalent and ionic bonds?
- Sharing of electrons between two nuclei
- Formation of hydrogen bonding
- Transfer of electrons from one element to another (correct)
- Attraction forces between permanent dipoles
What causes hydrogen bonding to occur in covalent compounds?
What causes hydrogen bonding to occur in covalent compounds?
- Electrostatic attraction between O, N, or F atoms (correct)
- Ionic bonding
- Sharing of electrons between two nuclei
- Formation of van der Waals forces
What are the three different types of interactions in covalent compounds?
What are the three different types of interactions in covalent compounds?
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What is the purpose of the transfer of electrons in ionic bonds?
What is the purpose of the transfer of electrons in ionic bonds?
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