Ionic and Molecular bonding

Front

What type of bond is formed when pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms?

Back

Covalent/Molecular bond.

Front

What kind of chemical bond is found in acetic acid (CH₃COOH)?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

What type of bonding occurs in ionic compounds?

Back

Ionic bonding, characterized by the transfer of electrons.

Front

Describe the structure of ionic compounds.

Back

Ionic compounds occur as differently sized crystal structures; the formula gives the ratio of ions but does not exist as individual molecules.

Front

What are the characteristics of covalent bonds?

Back

Covalent bonds are flexible, can have different strengths, and involve the sharing of electrons.

Front

What is a nonpolar molecule?

Back

A molecule with an equal distribution of electrons that does not dissolve in water.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

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

Front

What is a polar molecule?

Back

A molecule with an unequal distribution of electrons, resulting in a partial positive and negative charge.

Front

What is the significance of the octet rule in bonding?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to bond in a way that gives them eight electrons in their outer shell, achieving stability.

Front

What is a metallic bond?

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A bond formed by the attraction between positively charged metal ions and the electrons in a metal.