Ionic and Covalent Properties

Front

What type of bond is formed in LiBr?

Back

Ionic

Front

What type of bond is formed in Cl₂?

Back

Covalent

Front

What is true for both ionic and covalent compounds?

Back

They bond to attain a noble gas configuration.

Front

What does the number of charges indicate in ionic compounds?

Back

It helps identify the strength of the bond.

Front

What type of bond is formed in PBr₅?

Back

Covalent.

Front

Define ionic bond.

Back

A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of charged ions.

Front

Define covalent bond.

Back

A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between two atoms.

Front

What is the main characteristic of ionic compounds?

Back

They typically form between metals and nonmetals and have high melting and boiling points.

Front

What is the main characteristic of covalent compounds?

Back

They typically form between nonmetals and have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds.

Front

How do ionic compounds conduct electricity?

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They conduct electricity when dissolved in water or melted, as the ions are free to move.