Ionic and Covalent Bonds

Front

How many electrons are shared in a single covalent bond?

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2

Front

What is the shape of the CO₂ molecule?

Back

Linear

Front

How many oxygen atoms are in Al₂(SO₄)₃?

Back

12

Front

What do ionic bonds do?

Back

Transfer electrons

Front

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

Back

Ionic bond

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

Ionic bonds involve transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve sharing of electrons.

Front

What is the formula for calculating the number of valence electrons in an atom?

Back

The number of valence electrons is equal to the group number of the element in the periodic table.

Front

What is a molecule?

Back

A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.

Front

What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.