Intro - Ionic vs Covalent

Front

What type of bond is formed in MgO?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

Ionic bonds are formed between which types of elements?

Back

Metals and nonmetals

Front

What type of bond is formed between Hydrogen and Chlorine?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

What type of bond is present in NaCl?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

What type of bond is formed between Sodium and Bromine?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

Define ionic bond.

Back

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges, typically between a metal and a nonmetal.

Front

Define covalent bond.

Back

A chemical bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons, usually between nonmetals.

Front

What is the main characteristic of ionic compounds?

Back

They typically form crystalline structures and have high melting and boiling points.

Front

What is the main characteristic of covalent compounds?

Back

They usually have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds.

Front

Give an example of an ionic compound.

Back

Sodium Chloride (NaCl)