Chemical Bonding Practice

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What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

Back

A metal and a nonmetal.

Front

What is the number of valence electrons for Neon and the other Noble Gases?

Back

8

Front

Which term means that metals can be rolled into thin sheets?

Back

Malleable.

Front

What type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

Back

Two nonmetals.

Front

Is the bond between N & H ionic or covalent?

Back

Covalent.

Front

What is a chemical bond?

Back

A lasting attraction between atoms that enables the formation of chemical compounds.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

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

Front

What are valence electrons?

Back

Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds.

Front

What is an example of a compound formed by ionic bonding?

Back

Sodium chloride (NaCl).

Front

What is an example of a compound formed by covalent bonding?

Back

Water (H2O).