Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
Nm + nm bonds..
A
Covalently
2
Q
Covalent bonds definition
A
Strong electrostatic attraction between a shared pair of electrons and the nuclei of bonded atoms
3
Q
M + nm bonds…
A
Ionic-ly
4
Q
Ionic bonding definition
A
Strong electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
5
Q
In an ionic bond the metal
A
Loses electrons (cation)
6
Q
In an ionic bond the non metal
A
Gains electrons (anion)