Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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What happens to electrons in Ionic Bonds?

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In Ionic Bonds, atoms gain or lose electrons.

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What happens to electrons in Covalent Bonds?

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In Covalent Bonds, atoms share electrons.

Front

What type of bond is formed between Li and F?

Back

LiF forms an Ionic Bond.

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What type of bond typically occurs between metals and nonmetals?

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Ionic Bonds are formed between metals and nonmetals.

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What is the main characteristic of Ionic Bonds?

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Ionic Bonds involve the transfer of electrons.

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What is the main characteristic of Covalent Bonds?

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Covalent Bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

Front

Give an example of a compound with Ionic Bonds.

Back

Sodium Chloride (NaCl) is an example of an Ionic Bond.

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Give an example of a compound with Covalent Bonds.

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Water (H2O) is an example of a Covalent Bond.

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What is the result of an Ionic Bond?

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The result of an Ionic Bond is the formation of charged ions.

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What is the result of a Covalent Bond?

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The result of a Covalent Bond is the formation of a molecule.