G7: Covalent VS Ionic Bonds

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

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Ionic bond.

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What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

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Covalent bond.

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Example of an ionic compound: K and Br. What type of bond is it?

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Ionic.

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Example of an ionic compound: Na and Br. What type of bond is it?

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Ionic.

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Example of an ionic compound: Ca and Cl. What type of bond is it?

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Ionic.

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What are ionic bonds characterized by?

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The transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

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What are covalent bonds characterized by?

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The sharing of electrons between atoms.

Front

What is the general rule for determining if a bond is ionic or covalent?

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Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals, while covalent bonds form between nonmetals.

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What is an example of a covalent compound?

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H2O (water), which is formed by two nonmetals.

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What happens to the electrons in an ionic bond?

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Electrons are transferred from the metal to the nonmetal.