Types of Bonds

Front

What type of bond is formed when electrons are shared between two nonmetal atoms?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

What type of bond involves a transfer of electrons from one atom to another?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What elements typically form ionic bonds?

Back

Metal and nonmetal.

Front

In which type of bond do atoms share pairs of electrons?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

What is the bond type in the compound Ca3(PO4)2?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What type of bond is characterized by a sea of delocalized electrons?

Back

Metallic bond.

Front

What is the electronegativity difference that typically indicates an ionic bond?

Back

A large difference (usually greater than 1.7).

Front

What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals with similar electronegativities?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

What is a polyatomic ion?

Back

An ion composed of two or more atoms bonded together that carries a charge.

Front

What type of bond is present in KBr?

Back

Ionic bond.