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A chemical bond is an attractive force that links atoms together to form molecules. There are several kinds of chemical bonds. Ions are charged particles that form when an atom gains or loses one or more electrons: cations- positively charged ions, anions- negatively charged ions. Ionic bonds result from the electrical attraction between ions with opposite charges. Ionic attractions are weak, so salts dissolve easily in water. Form when two atoms share pairs of electrons. The atoms attain stability by having full outer shells. Atoms gain or lose electrons to achieve this. Each atom contributes one member of the electron pair. Carbon atoms have 4 electrons in the outer shell- they can form covalent bonds with four other atoms. Orientation- length, angle and direction of bonds between any two elements are always the same: ex- methane always forms a tetrahedron. Strength and stability- covalent bonds are very strong; it takes a lot of energy to break them.

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