ionic and covalent bonding

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How do covalent bonds form?

Back

Sharing valence electrons between atoms.

Front

The chemical bond between a metal and a non-metal will be a _____ bond.

Back

ionic

Front

The chemical bond between a non-metal and another non-metal will be a ______ bond.

Back

covalent

Front

An ionic bond forms between __________.

Back

Positive ions and negative ions.

Front

Outer shell electrons are called __________.

Back

valence electrons.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

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A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the attraction between positive and negative ions.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

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A bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

Front

What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds.

Front

What type of bond is formed between two non-metals?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

What type of bond is formed between a metal and a non-metal?

Back

Ionic bond.