Ionic vs Covalent

Front

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

Back

Ionic bond

Front

What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

What is the primary characteristic of ionic bonds?

Back

Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of covalent bonds?

Back

Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Front

Which type of bond typically has a higher melting and boiling point, ionic or covalent?

Back

Ionic bonds typically have higher melting and boiling points.

Front

What is the general rule for determining if a bond is ionic or covalent based on electronegativity?

Back

If the difference in electronegativity between two atoms is greater than 1.7, the bond is ionic; if it is less, the bond is covalent.

Front

What color on the periodic table typically represents metals?

Back

Blue

Front

What color on the periodic table typically represents nonmetals?

Back

Red

Front

What is an example of a molecule that contains a covalent bond?

Back

Carbon dioxide (CO2) is an example of a molecule with covalent bonds.

Front

What is an example of a compound that contains ionic bonds?

Back

Potassium sulfide (K2S) is an example of a compound with ionic bonds.