Ionic and Covalent Bonds

Front

What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

Back

2 Nonmetals.

Front

When metals bond with non-metals, what type of bonds do they form?

Back

Ionic bonds.

Front

What type of bond is represented by MgO?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What is the mutual sharing of one or more pairs of electrons between two atoms called?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

What type of bond is represented by NaCl?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

Define ionic bond.

Back

A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

Define covalent bond.

Back

A bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

Front

What is the main difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

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

Front

Give an example of a molecule that forms a covalent bond.

Back

Water (H2O) is an example of a molecule with covalent bonds.

Front

What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

Back

Metals and nonmetals.