Chemical Bonds

Front

What is the name for an ion with a positive charge?

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Cation

Front

What kind of bond forms when atoms exchange electrons?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

Covalent bonds are formed between which types of elements?

Back

Two or more nonmetals

Front

Ionic bonds are formed between which types of elements?

Back

Metals and nonmetals

Front

If an atom loses two electrons, what charge will it have?

Back

+2

Front

What is an ion with a negative charge called?

Back

Anion

Front

What type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

What is the main difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

Ionic bonds involve transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve sharing of electrons.

Front

What is the result of an ionic bond formation?

Back

Formation of a compound with opposite charges attracting each other.

Front

What is the octet rule in relation to chemical bonding?

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Atoms tend to bond in a way that gives them eight valence electrons.