Ionic or Covalent Bonds?

Front

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

Back

Covalent bond.

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

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What is the main characteristic of ionic bonds?

Back

Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

Front

What is the main characteristic of covalent bonds?

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Covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Front

Which elements typically form ionic bonds?

Back

Metals and non-metals.

Front

Which elements typically form covalent bonds?

Back

Non-metals with other non-metals.

Front

What is the electronegativity difference that usually indicates an ionic bond?

Back

An electronegativity difference greater than 1.7.

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What is the electronegativity difference that usually indicates a covalent bond?

Back

An electronegativity difference less than 1.7.

Front

Give an example of a molecule that has a covalent bond.

Back

Hydrogen gas (H2) or methane (CH4).

Front

Give an example of a compound that has an ionic bond.

Back

Sodium chloride (NaCl) or potassium bromide (KBr).