Ionic vs Covalent Bonding

Front

What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

What type of bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

Which elements typically form covalent bonds?

Back

Nonmetals.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Front

Which elements typically form ionic bonds?

Back

Metals and nonmetals.

Front

What is the main characteristic of ionic bonds?

Back

They involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

Front

What is the main characteristic of covalent bonds?

Back

They involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Front

Give an example of a pair of elements that form a covalent bond.

Back

Nitrogen and Oxygen.

Front

Give an example of a pair of elements that form an ionic bond.

Back

Sodium and Bromine.

Front

What is the bond type between Beryllium and Sulfur?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What is the bond type between Carbon and Oxygen?

Back

Covalent bond.