Ionic & Covalent Bonds

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What kind of charge does an electron have?

Back

Negative charge.

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What is an ionic bond?

Back

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

Front

How does calcium become a calcium ion?

Back

It loses 2 electrons.

Front

Which atom in a water molecule has a more negative charge?

Back

Oxygen.

Front

What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

Back

2 Nonmetals.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electrons between two nonmetals.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na+)?

Back

Positive charge.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

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

Front

What is an anion?

Back

A negatively charged ion.

Front

What is a cation?

Back

A positively charged ion.