LT3.1 Bonding Basics

Front

What type of bond forms between nonmetals?

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Covalent Bonds

Front

Which element is most likely to form 2 bonds?

Back

Sulfur

Front

What is a positively charged ion that forms when an atom loses valence electrons?

Back

Cation

Front

Covalent bonds form between which types of elements?

Back

Nonmetal and nonmetal

Front

What do metals tend to do with electrons?

Back

Lose electrons

Front

What is an anion?

Back

A negatively charged ion that forms when an atom gains valence electrons.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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 a cation?

Back

A positively charged ion.

Front

What type of bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

Back

Ionic Bond