Ionic & Covalent Bonds

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What is an anion?

Back

An anion is a negatively charged ion.

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What type of bond occurs between nonmetals?

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A covalent bond occurs between nonmetals.

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Identify an example of an ionic bond.

Back

NaBr (Sodium Bromide) is an example of an ionic bond.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed between a metal and a nonmetal.

Front

What type of bond is present in a water molecule (H2O)?

Back

A covalent bond is present between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms in a water molecule.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed by the sharing of electrons between two nonmetals.

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What charge does a cation have?

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A cation has a positive charge.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

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What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals.

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What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of atoms bonded together, representing the smallest fundamental unit of a chemical compound.