Ionic and Covalent Bonding Concepts

Front

In covalent bonding, electrons are ____ between atoms.

Back

shared

Front

The higher electronegative atoms form anions, and ____ an electron.

Back

gain

Front

Electronegativity ____ up and to the right of the periodic table.

Back

increases

Front

What are the properties of ionic compounds? Choose all that apply: high melting/boiling point, low melting/boiling point, brittle, conductor of electricity in solid state.

Back

high melting/boiling point, brittle

Front

Which bond is the most electronegative?

Back

ionic

Front

Define ionic bonding.

Back

Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

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

Front

What is electronegativity?

Back

Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons.

Front

List two properties of covalent compounds.

Back

Lower melting/boiling points, poor electrical conductivity.

Front

What is the difference between polar and nonpolar covalent bonds?

Back

Polar covalent bonds have unequal sharing of electrons, while nonpolar covalent bonds have equal sharing.