Ionic and Covalent Bonds

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What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?

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Ionic Bond

Front

What is an ionic compound?

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A compound formed from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically between a metal and a nonmetal.

Front

What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?

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Covalent Bond

Front

What is a covalent bond?

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A bond formed when two nonmetals share electrons.

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What is the main difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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

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What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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A metal and a nonmetal.

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What type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Two nonmetals.

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What is an example of a molecule that contains a covalent bond?

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CH₄ (Methane)

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What is the charge of a cation?

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Positive charge.

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What is the charge of an anion?

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Negative charge.