Ionic or covalent

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

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What is the main characteristic of ionic compounds?

Back

They consist of positive and negative ions held together by electrostatic forces.

Front

What is the formula for the ionic compound formed between magnesium and oxygen?

Back

MgO.

Front

What are valence electrons?

Back

The outermost electrons of an atom that are involved in bonding.

Front

Which of the following compounds is covalent: HCl, MgO, or H2O?

Back

H2O.

Front

What is the process of transferring electrons from one atom to another called?

Back

Ionization.

Front

What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na+) after it loses an electron?

Back

Positive charge.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve sharing of electrons.

Front

What is the result of ionic bonding?

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Formation of a lattice structure of ions.