4,1 Flashcards
(24 cards)
What is an ionic bond?
An ionic bond is formed when one atom transfers electrons to another atom.
True or False: Ionic bonds are formed between metals and nonmetals.
True
What is a covalent bond?
A covalent bond is formed when two atoms share electrons.
Fill in the blank: In a covalent bond, atoms share ________.
electrons
What is a metallic bond?
A metallic bond is formed between metal atoms when electrons are shared among a sea of electrons.
Multiple Choice: Which type of bond involves the sharing of electrons? A) Ionic B) Covalent C) Metallic
B) Covalent
True or False: Metallic bonds are found in compounds composed of nonmetals.
False
What type of bond is formed between sodium and chlorine in table salt?
Ionic bond
What type of bond is commonly found in molecules like water (H2O)?
Covalent bond
Fill in the blank: In a metallic bond, electrons are free to move throughout a ________ of metal atoms.
sea
Multiple Choice: Which type of bond is typically stronger? A) Ionic B) Covalent C) Metallic
B) Covalent
True or False: Ionic bonds are generally weaker than covalent bonds.
True
What is the primary difference between ionic and covalent bonds?
In ionic bonds, electrons are transferred; in covalent bonds, electrons are shared.
Fill in the blank: Metallic bonds are responsible for the ________ properties of metals.
conductivity
Multiple Choice: Which type of bond is most likely to form between two atoms of the same element? A) Ionic B) Covalent C) Metallic
B) Covalent
True or False: Metallic bonds are flexible and easily broken.
True
What type of bond is found in the structure of diamond?
Covalent bond
Fill in the blank: In an ionic bond, one atom becomes a positively charged ________ and the other a negatively charged ________.
cation, anion
Multiple Choice: Which type of bond is characterized by a transfer of electrons? A) Ionic B) Covalent C) Metallic
A) Ionic
True or False: Covalent bonds are less likely to dissolve in water compared to ionic bonds.
True
What type of bond is responsible for the malleability of metals?
Metallic bond
Fill in the blank: In a covalent bond, the shared electrons create a ________ between the nuclei of the atoms.
stable bond
Multiple Choice: Which type of bond is formed between two atoms with a large difference in electronegativity? A) Ionic B) Covalent C) Metallic
A) Ionic
True or False: Metallic bonds are responsible for the luster of metals.
True