Ionic and Covalent Bonds

Front

What type of bond is formed between Hydrogen and Chlorine?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

An ionic compound forms between which types of elements?

Back

Metal and nonmetal

Front

Why do all chemical bonds form?

Back

To fill the outermost energy level of atoms.

Front

What type of bond is formed between Sodium and Bromine?

Back

Ionic bond

Front

In ionic bonds, what do metals tend to do with their electrons?

Back

Lose valence electrons.

Front

What is a covalent bond?

Back

A bond formed when two nonmetals share electrons.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

A bond formed when a metal transfers electrons to a nonmetal.

Front

What is the role of valence electrons in bond formation?

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Valence electrons are involved in forming bonds to achieve stability.

Front

What happens to the electrons in a covalent bond?

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Electrons are shared between atoms.

Front

What happens to the electrons in an ionic bond?

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Electrons are transferred from one atom to another.