Chemical Bonds

Front

What happens when two oppositely charged ions are pushed together?

Back

They will be attracted to each other (move together).

Front

For nonmetals, it's easier to _____ electrons to have a full outer shell.

Back

Gain.

Front

If an atom gains two electrons, what charge will it have?

Back

-2.

Front

A bond between two nonmetal atoms is a __________ bond.

Back

Covalent.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a covalent bond? K2S, H2O, I2, CO2

Back

K2S.

Front

What type of bond is formed when one atom transfers electrons to another?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of covalent bonds?

Back

They involve the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

Front

What is an ion?

Back

An atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na+) after it loses one electron?

Back

+1.

Front

What type of bond occurs between metals?

Back

Metallic bond.