Bonding (Ionic & Covalent)

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What is an anion's charge?

Back

An anion has a negative charge.

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What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

Back

A covalent bond is formed between two nonmetals.

Front

Which noble gas is Magnesium envious of?

Back

Magnesium is envious of Neon (Ne).

Front

What is the chemical formula for the compound created by the combination of Potassium and carbonate?

Back

The chemical formula is K₂CO₃.

Front

What is a bond that forms when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?

Back

This type of bond is called an ionic bond.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A covalent bond is a chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

Front

What is the charge of a cation?

Back

A cation has a positive charge.

Front

What type of bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

Back

An ionic bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal.

Front

What is the octet rule?

Back

The octet rule states that atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.

Front

What is a molecule?

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A molecule is a group of two or more atoms bonded together.