Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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What is the main reason bonds form between atoms?

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To fill the outermost energy level.

Front

What is the chemical formula for zinc fluoride?

Back

ZnF₂

Front

How do covalent bonds form?

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By sharing valence electrons between atoms.

Front

When naming ionic compounds, which element is named first?

Back

The metal.

Front

What is the proper name for CH₄?

Back

Carbon tetrahydride.

Front

What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons?

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Covalent bond.

Front

What is the charge of a zinc ion in ionic compounds?

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+2.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve electron transfer, while covalent bonds involve electron sharing.

Front

What is the formula for a compound formed between sodium and chlorine?

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NaCl.