Ionic and Covalent Bonding Practice

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What happens when a metal loses an electron?

Back

It becomes a positive ion.

Front

What is the charge of an oxygen atom with 8 protons and 10 electrons?

Back

O²⁻

Front

Where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?

Back

In the red region.

Front

Is SO₂ an ionic or covalent compound?

Back

Covalent.

Front

In a covalent bond, what do non-metals do with electrons?

Back

They share electrons.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

A bond formed by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the formation of positive and negative ions.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A bond formed when two non-metal atoms share one or more pairs 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.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na) after it loses an electron?

Back

Na⁺.