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Primary difference between ionic and covalent bonds
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Primary difference between ionic and covalent bonds
An
ionic bond
involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while a
covalent bond
involves the sharing of electrons between atoms.
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Primary difference between ionic and covalent bonds
An
ionic bond
involves the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while a
covalent bond
involves the sharing of electrons between atoms.
Atomic number of an element with 11 protons
The
atomic number
is 11, which equals the number of protons.
Mass number of an element with 11 protons and 12 neutrons
The
mass number
is 23, calculated as protons (11) plus neutrons (12).
Why noble gases rarely form chemical bonds
Noble gases have a
full outer electron shell
, making them stable and unlikely to form bonds.
Balanced chemical equation for hydrogen and oxygen forming water
The balanced equation is \(2H_2 + O_2 \rightarrow 2H_2O\).
pH indication of a substance with pH 2
A pH of 2 indicates the substance is a
strong acid
.