Types of Bonds

Front

What is a chemical bond formed between shared atoms?

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Covalent bond

Front

What type of bond is predicted to form between Se and Cl?

Back

Covalent

Front

What is a chemical bond between oppositely charged ions?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

When forming an ionic bond, what does a metal atom do?

Back

Loses electrons to form a cation

Front

How many valence electrons are in a chlorine atom?

Back

7

Front

Define a covalent bond.

Back

A covalent bond is a type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

What happens to electrons in a covalent bond?

Back

Electrons are shared between atoms.

Front

What is the difference between a cation and an anion?

Back

A cation is a positively charged ion, while an anion is a negatively charged ion.

Front

What type of bond typically forms between metals and nonmetals?

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Ionic bond