Ionic & Covalent Bonding

Front

What happens to a non-metal when it gains an electron?

Back

It becomes a negative ion.

Front

In an ionic bond, what does the metal want to do with electrons?

Back

The metal wants to lose electrons.

Front

How many valence electrons does nitrogen have?

Back

5

Front

What type of bonding can be described as a 'cooperation'?

Back

Covalent bonding.

Front

How many electrons does hydrogen need in its valence shell to be stable?

Back

2

Front

What is the charge of a positive ion?

Back

Positive.

Front

What type of bond is formed when two non-metals share electrons?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of ionic bonds?

Back

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

Front

What is the octet rule?

Back

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have eight valence electrons.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Front

What is a common property of ionic compounds?

Back

They typically form crystalline structures and have high melting points.