Ionic vs Covalent Bonding

Front

What type of bond is formed between two non-metals?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

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

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What happens to valence electrons in ionic bonding?

Back

One or more valence electrons are transferred from a metal atom to a non-metal atom.

Front

What is the chemical formula for table salt?

Back

NaCl, which is an ionic compound.

Front

What type of bond is formed when atoms share electrons?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

Give an example of a covalent compound.

Back

Water (H2O) is a covalent compound.

Front

Give an example of an ionic compound.

Back

Sodium chloride (NaCl) is an ionic compound.

Front

What is the main characteristic of ionic compounds?

Back

They are formed from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

What is the main characteristic of covalent compounds?

Back

They consist of molecules formed by the sharing of electrons.