Types of Bonding

Front

What type of ions do elements on the left side of the periodic table most likely form?

Back

Positive ions

Front

What type of bond is formed between strontium (Sr) and sulfur (S)?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

Define a chemical bond between oppositely charged ions.

Back

Ionic bond

Front

What type of bonding occurs between the oxygen and hydrogens in a water molecule?

Back

Covalent bonding

Front

In which type of bond are electrons delocalized in a 'sea'?

Back

Metallic bond

Front

What is the primary characteristic of ionic bonds?

Back

They form between metals and nonmetals through the transfer of electrons.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.

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 type of elements typically form metallic bonds?

Back

Metals.

Front

What is the result of the electrostatic attraction in ionic bonding?

Back

The formation of a stable ionic compound.