Ionic vs. Covalent Bonding

Front

What type of bond is formed when one atom loses an electron and another atom gains that electron?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What is the charge of a beryllium ion after it loses an electron?

Back

Positive ion.

Front

What type of bond is represented by the compound MgO?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What type of bond is formed between nitrogen and oxygen?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

What is the charge of a sulfur ion after it gains an electron?

Back

Negative ion.

Front

What happens to sodium when it loses an electron to chlorine?

Back

Sodium becomes a positive ion.

Front

Define ionic bonding.

Back

Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed when one atom transfers electrons to another.

Front

Define covalent bonding.

Back

Covalent bonding is the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons and the formation of charged ions, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

Front

What is the typical charge of a metal ion after it loses electrons?

Back

Positive charge.