Bonding and Lewis structures

Front

What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

What type of bond is formed when two atoms share electrons?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

What is the property of metals that allows them to be shaped and drawn into wires?

Back

Malleability and ductility

Front

What is the term for a bond that involves a 'sea of electrons'?

Back

Metallic bond

Front

What type of bond is present in Na2O?

Back

Ionic, because valence electrons are transferred.

Front

What do covalent compounds do with electrons?

Back

Share electrons.

Front

Which category of elements typically conducts electricity?

Back

Metals.

Front

What is the compound formed between lithium and chlorine?

Back

Ionic compound.

Front

What is the charge of ions formed by metals?

Back

Positive.

Front

What is the charge of ions formed by nonmetals?

Back

Negative.