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List and describe the four types of bonds exhibited in minerals. Give an example of a mineral that exhibits each type of bond.
 
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A surprising new finding in the battle against AIDS reveals that HIV transmission in heterosexual relationships is reduced if
 
  A) the woman is taking birth control pills.
  B) a woman has already had two children.
  C) the male has had sex with a prostitute.
  D) the male is circumcised.



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Answer to Question 1

Ionic bonds occur when oppositely charged ions are attracted to one another. Example: halite, calcite, quartz
Covalent bonds occur when atoms share electrons. Example: calcite, quartz, diamond, graphite
Metallic bonds occur when electrons roam freely around a number of atoms. Example: gold, copper

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