Ionic and covalent Bonds Flashcard

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What are ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds are chemical compounds formed by the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, typically formed when metals transfer electrons to nonmetals.

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What are the properties of ionic compounds?

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Ionic compounds generally have high boiling points, conduct electricity when melted or dissolved in water, and have very strong bonds.

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How do you indicate the charge of a transition metal ion in its name?

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The charge of a transition metal ion is indicated by a Roman numeral following the name of the metal.

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What is the formula for Iron (III) Oxide?

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The formula for Iron (III) Oxide is Fe₂O₃.

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Why do atoms form covalent bonds?

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Atoms share electrons in covalent bonds to acquire a full valence shell, achieving a stable electron configuration (octet).

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What type of bond is formed between metal and nonmetal atoms?

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Ionic bonds are formed between metal atoms and nonmetal atoms.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

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What is a metallic bond?

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A metallic bond is a type of chemical bond that occurs between metal atoms, characterized by a 'sea of electrons' that are free to move.