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An ionic bond is the transfer of electrons from one atom to another to obtain a stable outer shell. This only happens between a metal and a non metal. For example, magnesium would transfer 2 electrons to ...

E-Z isomers (aka geometric or cis-trans isomers) and optical isomers are both examples of stereoisomers, two or more compounds with the same structural formula but with bonds that are arranged differently...

First of all, let's define ionization energy. Ionization energy is the energy needed to remove 1 electron from each atom in 1 mole of gaseous atoms. The higher this energy is, the harder it is to remove t...

Both sodium and magnesium have metallic bonding between atoms. Outer electrons become delocalised and float freely between the positive ions. The positive ions attract the negatively charged electrons so ...

Electronegativity increases across a period because the atomic radius decreases (i.e. the valence electrons are closer to the nucleus and experience a higher attraction). This is because there are more pr...