Multiple Choice
What does an atom share when it forms a covalent bond with another atom?
11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Chemical Bonds
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What type of force holds atoms together in a crystal lattice?
A
Covalent bonds
B
Van der Waals forces
C
Ionic bonds
D
Hydrogen bonds
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Identify the types of forces or bonds listed: Covalent bonds, Van der Waals forces, Ionic bonds, and Hydrogen bonds.
Understand that a crystal lattice is a highly ordered structure where atoms or ions are arranged in a repeating pattern.
Recognize that ionic bonds are the electrostatic forces of attraction between oppositely charged ions, which are typically found in crystal lattices of ionic compounds.
Differentiate between the types of bonds: Covalent bonds involve sharing of electrons, Van der Waals forces are weak intermolecular forces, and Hydrogen bonds are a type of dipole-dipole interaction.
Conclude that the type of force that holds atoms together in a crystal lattice, particularly in ionic compounds, is ionic bonds.
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