Bonding Flashcards

1
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What is an ionic bond?

A

a strong electrostatic force of attraction between the positive metal ion and the negative non metal ion

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2
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What does an ionic compound join?

A

metals to non metals

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3
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What is a covalent bond?

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a shared pair of electrons between 2 atoms

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4
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What does a covalent compound join?

A

non metal to non metal

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5
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What is a metallic bond?

A

the attraction between the positive ions and the delocalised negatively charged electrons

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6
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What does a metallic bond join?

A

metals to metals

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