Ionic and Covalent Bonds

Front

What happens to atoms when they lose electrons?

Back

Atoms become positive and are called cations.

Front

What occurs in ionic bonds regarding electrons?

Back

Electrons are gained or lost between atoms.

Front

How are electrons treated in covalent bonds?

Back

Electrons are shared between atoms.

Front

What happens to atoms when they gain electrons?

Back

Atoms become negative and are called anions.

Front

What do metals do with electrons?

Back

Metals lose electrons and become cations.

Front

What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What are cations?

Back

Cations are positively charged ions formed when an atom loses electrons.

Front

What are anions?

Back

Anions are negatively charged ions formed when an atom gains electrons.

Front

What is the main difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

Ionic bonds involve transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve sharing of electrons.