Covalent & Ionic Bonding

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What type of bond is formed between sodium and chlorine in NaCl?

Back

Ionic bond

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

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Where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?

Back

On the right side, often colored red in diagrams.

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What are valence electrons?

Back

Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in bonding.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

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Front

What type of bond involves the sharing of valence electrons?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

What are the typical melting and boiling points of ionic compounds?

Back

Generally high melting and boiling points.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of covalent bonds?

Back

Electrons are shared between atoms.

Front

What is an example of a molecule that forms through covalent bonding?

Back

Water (H2O).

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve sharing.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Front

What type of bond is formed between metals and nonmetals?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What is a common property of ionic compounds in solid form?

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They are usually brittle and form crystalline structures.

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3