Ionic, Covalent and Metallic Bonding

Front

What type of bond is formed when electrons are freely shared between metal atoms?

Back

Metallic bond

Front

What type of bond is present in magnesium oxide (MgO) that dissolves in water and conducts electricity?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

Which type of compounds generally have low melting and boiling points?

Back

Covalent compounds

Front

What is the bond called between a metal and a metal?

Back

Metallic bond

Front

What type of bond is formed when one atom transfers electrons to another atom?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

What is the primary characteristic of ionic bonds?

Back

They form between metals and non-metals and involve the transfer of electrons.

Front

What is a characteristic of covalent bonds?

Back

They involve the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

Front

What type of bond is typically found in metals, allowing them to conduct electricity?

Back

Metallic bond

Front

What is the result of a covalent bond between two non-metals?

Back

A molecule is formed.