Ionic and Covalent Bonding MCQs

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1 1. Fundamental Concepts of Bonding

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  • Definition
    Chemical Bonding: The physical process responsible for the attractive interactions between atoms and molecules, which confers stability to diatomic or polyatomic chemical compounds.
  • Theory
    Octet Rule: Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration characterized by eight electrons in the valence shell, mimicking noble gas stability.
  • Definition
    Ionic Bonding: Formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically resulting from the complete transfer of electrons from a metal to a non-metal.
  • Definition
    Covalent Bonding: Involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms, typically occurring between non-metal atoms with similar electronegativity values to achieve stable configurations.
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