Ionic vs. Covalent Bonding

Front

What happens to objects that have opposite charges?

Back

They attract each other.

Front

In a covalent bond, what do both non-metals do with electrons?

Back

They share electrons.

Front

What type of bond is formed between Carbon and Oxygen?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

What type of bond is formed between two non-metals?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

What type of bond is formed between a metal and a non-metal?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, typically between a metal and a non-metal.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between two non-metal atoms.

Front

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

Back

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

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 type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

Back

Metals and non-metals.