Ionic vs Covalent Bonding

Front

What type of bond forms due to the attraction of opposite charges?

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Ionic Bond

Front

What type of bond involves the sharing of valence electrons between atoms?

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Covalent Bond

Front

What type of bond is formed between two non-metals?

Back

Covalent Bond

Front

What is the chemical formula for table salt?

Back

NaCl (Ionic Compound)

Front

What type of bond is present in water (H2O)?

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Covalent Bond

Front

What is the main difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

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

Front

What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

Back

Metals and non-metals.

Front

What type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

Back

Non-metals.

Front

What is an example of a covalent compound?

Back

Water (H2O) or Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Front

What is an example of an ionic compound?

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Sodium Chloride (NaCl)