Ionic and Covalent Bonds

Front

What type of bond is formed when metals bond with non-metals?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

What type of bond is present in water (H2O)?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

CH4 (Methane) is an example of which type of bond?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

Back

2 Nonmetals

Front

What type of bond will Beryllium and Sulfur form?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

Define an ionic bond.

Back

A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, typically between metals and nonmetals.

Front

Define a covalent bond.

Back

A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between two nonmetal atoms.

Front

What is the main characteristic of ionic compounds?

Back

They typically form crystalline structures and have high melting and boiling points.

Front

What is the main characteristic of covalent compounds?

Back

They usually have lower melting and boiling points compared to ionic compounds.

Front

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

Back

Water (H2O) or Methane (CH4).