Ionic, Covalent & Metallic

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What type of bond involves sharing electrons?

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Covalent bond.

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Which statement does NOT describe metallic bonds?

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The metal gives away an electron to the non-metal.

Front

What does the octet rule state?

Back

Atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.

Front

Why do atoms bond?

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To achieve a full valence shell.

Front

What is SO4?

Back

A covalent compound known as sulfate.

Front

What type of bond is formed between metals?

Back

Metallic bond.

Front

What is a characteristic of ionic bonds?

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They involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

Front

What is a polyatomic ion?

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A charged ion composed of two or more atoms.

Front

What is the main characteristic of covalent bonds?

Back

Electrons are shared between atoms.

Front

What property allows metals to conduct electricity?

Back

The delocalization of electrons in metallic bonds.