ionic and covalent bonding

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What happens when a non-metal gains an electron?

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It becomes a negative ion.

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

Back

Ionic bond.

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In an ionic bond, what does the non-metal want to do with electrons?

Back

The non-metal wants to gain electron(s).

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What type of bond is formed between carbon and oxygen?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

What type of bond is formed between two non-metals?

Back

Covalent bond.

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What is an ionic bond?

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A chemical bond formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, typically between a metal and a non-metal.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed when two non-metals share electrons.

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What is a positive ion?

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An atom that has lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net positive charge.

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What is a negative ion?

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An atom that has gained one or more electrons, resulting in a net negative charge.

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What is the main difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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