Ionic and Covalent compounds

Front

Elements combine to form __________.

Back

compounds

Front

What part of an atom is involved in chemical bonding?

Back

electrons

Front

When metals bond with non-metals they form what type of bonds?

Back

ionic

Front

Is the following compound ionic or covalent? A material that contains two nonmetals.

Back

Covalent

Front

How many valence electrons does nitrogen have?

Back

5

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

A type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A type of chemical bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

Front

What are valence electrons?

Back

Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

Back

Ionic compounds are formed from the transfer of electrons between metals and nonmetals, while covalent compounds are formed by the sharing of electrons between nonmetals.

Front

Give an example of an ionic compound.

Back

Sodium chloride (NaCl).