Covalent and Ionic Bonding Review

Front

In covalent bonding, valence electrons are ______.

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shared

Front

Which type of compounds conducts electricity well when melted or dissolved?

Back

Ionic compounds

Front

Anions have a ____ charge.

Back

negative

Front

What type of bonding does this picture show?

Back

Ionic

Front

Generally, atoms form bonds so that _______________.

Back

Each atom has a stable electron configuration.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of ionic bonds?

Back

Ionic bonds are formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

Front

What is the charge of cations?

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Cations have a positive charge.

Front

What type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Nonmetals typically form covalent bonds.

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What is the result of ionic bonding?

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The result of ionic bonding is the formation of ionic compounds, which are composed of positively and negatively charged ions.