Front

What color indicates the nonmetals?

Back

Red

Front

What type of bond is formed in NaBr?

Back

Ionic

Front

Ionic bonds are formed between which types of elements?

Back

Metal and Non-metal

Front

Is hydrogen considered a metal or a non-metal?

Back

Nonmetal

Front

What type of bond is formed between Carbon and Oxygen?

Back

Covalent

Front

What is the main characteristic of ionic bonds?

Back

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

Front

What is the main characteristic of covalent bonds?

Back

They involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Front

Give an example of a covalent compound.

Back

Water (H2O) is a covalent compound.

Front

Give an example of an ionic compound.

Back

Sodium Chloride (NaCl) is an ionic compound.

Front

What is the general rule for determining if a bond is ionic or covalent based on electronegativity?

Back

If the difference in electronegativity is greater than 1.7, the bond is ionic; if it is less, the bond is covalent.