Bonding

Front

What is the formula for Sodium sulfide?

Back

Na₂S

Front

Which atoms are most likely to form covalent bonds?

Back

Nonmetal atoms that share electrons.

Front

How does an atom of aluminum become an ion?

Back

It loses 3 electrons.

Front

Which element is most likely to gain electrons in a chemical reaction?

Back

Bromine (Br)

Front

What is a similarity between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

Both make the elements more stable.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na⁺)?

Back

+1

Front

What is the charge of a sulfide ion (S²⁻)?

Back

-2

Front

What type of bond is formed between sodium and chlorine in sodium chloride (NaCl)?

Back

Ionic bond.