Ionic or Covalent?
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Chemistry
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10th - 12th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an ionic bond?
Back
An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically between a metal and a nonmetal.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a covalent bond?
Back
A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two nonmetals share electrons to achieve a full outer shell.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to electrons in an ionic bond?
Back
In an ionic bond, the metal atom donates one or more electrons to the nonmetal atom, resulting in the formation of charged ions.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What happens to electrons in a covalent bond?
Back
In a covalent bond, electrons are shared between two nonmetal atoms.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the charge of Na in NaCl?
Back
Na has a charge of +1 in NaCl because it loses one electron.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the charge of Cl in NaCl?
Back
Cl has a charge of -1 in NaCl because it gains one electron.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why does CO2 not have a charge?
Back
CO2 does not have a charge because the nonmetals (C and O) share electrons equally.
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