Novice want to learn about chemical binding.

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The discussion revolves around understanding chemical bonding, specifically focusing on various compounds and elements such as NH3, CaO, H2, CH4, and BaBr2. Participants explore how to identify the types of bonds present in these substances and seek guidance on resources for learning about chemical bonding.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for help in understanding chemical bonding and asks if the periodic table can assist in identifying bonds.
  • Another participant inquires about the types of bonds the original poster's teacher has covered, suggesting that knowing this could help in matching bonds to the given molecules.
  • A participant points out that only hydrogen is an element among the listed compounds and recommends finding a textbook for better understanding.
  • There is a suggestion to check specific threads and websites for additional resources on chemical bonding.
  • One participant outlines three basic types of chemical bonds: covalent, ionic, and metallic, and suggests that the periodic table can be useful for solving the original question.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for additional resources and clarification on chemical bonding, but there is no consensus on the best approach to learning or the specific bonds involved in the listed compounds.

Contextual Notes

Participants mention the lack of direct instruction from a teacher and the challenge of finding comprehensive information online, indicating potential limitations in the original poster's understanding of chemical bonding.

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Hello again! I've googled about chemical binding but couldn't find anything that teaches me about it so I thought I'd ask you guys.

I have several elements like
NH3
CaO
H2
CH4
BaBr2

and need to figure out their chemical bindings.


I know that a chemical bond is what hold the different atoms, molecules and jon(e?)s together.

That's all I know, I would very much appreciate some help along the way. Is this something I can figure out by looking at the periodic table for example?
 
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What sort of bonds have your teacher taught you about? Can you list them out? If you know which bonds your teacher taught you about, you can look up their properties and attempt to match bonds to molecules.
 
Qube said:
What sort of bonds have your teacher taught you about? Can you list them out? If you know which bonds your teacher taught you about, you can look up their properties and attempt to match bonds to molecules.

Nothing, this is a distance class and I don't really have a teacher, I mean I have a teacher but he doesn't go through anything with me. He just provides the assignments and if I have a problem he will answer but it's night time here now and usually it takes extremely long before he answers as he has a lot of students at the same time. Sometimes I have to wait 1-2 days before an answer, that's why I figured it'd be easier to ask you guys :shy: as you most likely are more knowledgeable than him anyways plus there is always someone online here. :smile:
 
Fishingaxe said:
I have several elements like
NH3
CaO
H2
CH4
BaBr2

Of those only hydrogen is an element, all others are compounds.

Do you have any book assigned to the course? If not, I strongly suggest you find one.
 
Borek said:
Of those only hydrogen is an element, all others are compounds.

Do you have any book assigned to the course? If not, I strongly suggest you find one.

Ye, no I don't.. Have until saturday to finish the few assignments I have left. I can figure most of the problems out by myself, however some of them like this one is completely 'impossible' for me to figure out. You are def right, would be a lot better if I had a book and I need to get one for future classes. I didn't bother with one because I figured all of this stuff is on the internet already. Well I am still sure that this stuff is on the internet somewhere, didn't think it'd be this hard to find. I'll continue looking though.
 
Also, there are plenty of decent chemistry teachers with a website. Just go to a major city's school's website, and find the chem teacher's. You should find decent notes soon enough.
To start you off, though, there are three basic kinds of bonds.
Covalent: 2 non metals
ionic: a metal and non metal
Metallic: 2 metals
You should be able to solve the question you mentioned with a periodic table.
 

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