Ionic and Covalent Bonds

Front

What type of bond is formed between beryllium and sulfur?

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Ionic bond

Front

What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

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2 Nonmetals

Front

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

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Covalent bond

Front

An ionic compound forms between which types of atoms?

Back

Metal and nonmetal

Front

What type of bond is represented by the compound NaCl?

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Ionic bond

Front

What is the main characteristic of ionic bonds?

Back

Electrons are transferred from one atom to another.

Front

What is the main characteristic of covalent bonds?

Back

Electrons are shared between atoms.

Front

Give an example of a covalent compound.

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Water (H2O)

Front

Give an example of an ionic compound.

Back

Sodium chloride (NaCl)

Front

What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

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Metals and nonmetals