Intro to Bonding Flashcard 2024

Front

What is the oxidation state for Fluorine (F)?

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Front

Ionic bonds are formed by ____________________.

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a transfer of electrons from a metal to a nonmetal

Front

Which of the following is NOT true about ionic compounds?

Back

doesn't conduct electricity in water

Front

What type of bond is in the molecule Cl₂?

Back

nonpolar covalent

Front

What kind of bond forms between Sodium and Fluorine?

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ionic

Front

Define ionic bond.

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A bond formed through the transfer of electrons from a metal to a nonmetal.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

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A bond formed by the sharing of electrons between two nonmetals.

Front

What are the properties of ionic compounds?

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High melting points, hard and brittle, conduct electricity when dissolved in water.

Front

What is the difference between polar and nonpolar covalent bonds?

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Polar covalent bonds have unequal sharing of electrons, while nonpolar covalent bonds have equal sharing.

Front

Give an example of a nonpolar covalent molecule.

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Cl₂ (Chlorine gas) is a nonpolar covalent molecule.