PS Ch 6 Review

Front

What is steel an alloy of?

Back

Steel is an alloy of iron that contains varying amounts of carbon.

Front

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

Back

An ionic bond.

Front

What is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom called?

Back

Ionization energy.

Front

Between which types of elements do metallic bonds form?

Back

Metallic bonds form between two metals.

Front

In naming a molecular compound, which element appears first?

Back

The most metallic element.

Front

What is an alloy?

Back

An alloy is a mixture of two or more elements, where at least one is a metal.

Front

What is the definition of ionic bond?

Back

An ionic bond is a chemical bond formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

Front

What is the significance of ionization energy in chemistry?

Back

Ionization energy indicates how strongly an atom holds onto its electrons.

Front

What are the properties of metals that allow them to form metallic bonds?

Back

Metals have high electrical conductivity, malleability, ductility, and a shiny appearance.

Front

What is the difference between a molecular compound and an ionic compound?

Back

A molecular compound is formed by covalent bonds between nonmetals, while an ionic compound is formed by ionic bonds between metals and nonmetals.