3.1: Bonding & Lewis Structures

Front

What type of bond forms between a metal and a non-metal?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What is the bond type in the compound Ca3(PO4)2?

Back

Ionic.

Front

What is a Lewis dot structure?

Back

A diagram that shows the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist.

Front

Which element is represented by the Lewis dot structure with 3 dots?

Back

Aluminum (Al).

Front

What is the correct formula for ammonia?

Back

NH3.

Front

What type of bond is formed when two non-metals share electrons?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

How many valence electrons does fluorine (F) have?

Back

7 valence electrons.

Front

What is the octet rule?

Back

Atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.

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 the Lewis dot structure for a single oxygen atom?

Back

O with 6 dots around it.