Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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What do positive ions tend to do with electrons?

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Positive ions tend to lose electrons.

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Where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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Nonmetals are located on the right side of the periodic table.

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What type of bonding occurs between nonmetal elements?

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Covalent bonding occurs between nonmetal elements.

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What happens to electrons during ionic bonding?

Back

Electrons are lost or gained during ionic bonding.

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How do atoms in covalent bonds interact with electrons?

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Atoms in covalent bonds share electrons.

Front

What is the charge of a cation?

Back

A cation has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of an anion?

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An anion has a negative charge.

Front

What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?

Back

Ionic bond is formed when electrons are transferred.

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What is the main characteristic of covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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