Prep Bonding & Molecule Shapes

Front

What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

What are the two types of atoms that typically form a covalent bond?

Back

Two nonmetals

Front

What is the molecular shape of CH₄?

Back

Tetrahedral

Front

What is the molecular shape of BF₃?

Back

Trigonal planar

Front

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

Back

Ionic bond

Front

What is the electron sharing characteristic of covalent bonds?

Back

Electrons are shared between atoms.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

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

Front

What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with four bonding pairs and no lone pairs?

Back

Tetrahedral

Front

What is the bond angle in a tetrahedral molecular shape?

Back

Approximately 109.5 degrees

Front

What type of bond is present in NaCl?

Back

Ionic bond