Ionic & Covalent Bonding

Front

What happens to sodium when it loses an electron?

Back

Sodium becomes a positive ion.

Front

What type of bond is formed between a metal and a non-metal?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What is the chemical formula for table salt?

Back

NaCl, which is an ionic compound.

Front

What happens to sulfur when it gains an electron?

Back

Sulfur becomes a negative ion.

Front

What does a metal become when it loses electron(s)?

Back

A positive ion.

Front

Define ionic bonding.

Back

Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A covalent bond is formed when two non-metals share electrons.

Front

Give an example of a covalent compound.

Back

Water (H2O) is a covalent compound.

Front

What is the charge of a cation?

Back

A cation has a positive charge.

Front

What is the charge of an anion?

Back

An anion has a negative charge.