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What is the difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond?

An ionic bond is generally between a metal and a non metal atom. It is based on electrostatic attractions of two ions formed from an atoms loss or gain of electrons. A metal e.g. Li will donate one or mor...

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In terms of electrons, what happens when a calcium atom reacts with chlorine atoms to form calcium chloride?

Calcium chloride in an ionic compound. The calcium atom loses two electrons, and each chlorine atom gains one electron, to form a full outer shell of electrons. The electrostatic force of attraction betwe...

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Answered by Yusuf S. Chemistry tutor
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Give an example of an alkane and give one main difference between alkane and alkene?

Example of an alkane is C​​​​​​H​4​​​​ methane

The main difference between alkane and alkene is the saturation of the carbon-carbon bond. In alkane is unsaturated and has a C-...

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Answered by Suniya K. Chemistry tutor
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What is the difference between a metal and a transition metal?

Metals are the largest category of elements and they are characterized by their appearance: usually they possess a silvery shine, they are solid (except for mercury), they are malleable and they conduct e...

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What determines rate of reaction?

Rate of reaction is determined by the number of successful collisions between the reactants per second. A collision is successful if two particles collide with enough energy to react. This can be affected...

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