Ionic/Covalent Compounds

Front

What ion does sulfur (S) form?

Back

-2

Front

What do nonmetals tend to do with electrons?

Back

Gain electrons

Front

What do metals tend to do with electrons?

Back

Lose electrons

Front

How many valence electrons does a bromine atom have?

Back

7

Front

What is the formula for the compound formed by Na¹⁺ and F^1-?

Back

NaF

Front

Define ionic bond.

Back

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

Front

Define covalent bond.

Back

A chemical bond formed when two atoms share electrons.

Front

What is the main difference between ionic and covalent compounds?

Back

Ionic compounds form from the transfer of electrons, while covalent compounds form from the sharing of electrons.

Front

What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

Back

Metals and nonmetals.

Front

What type of elements typically form covalent bonds?

Back

Nonmetals.