Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
Why do atoms combine to produce compounds?
A
Atoms want to be stable
2
Q
What are the two types of chemical bonding:
A
Ionic (gets its name from the word Ion)
Covalent
3
Q
An Ion is an atom that has either gained or lost electrons to become charged
A
4
Q
the metals will
A
give away electrons
5
Q
the non metals
A
gain electrons from metals
6
Q
What is covalent bonding
A
Covalent bonding involves the sharing of electrons
7
Q
What is an Ionic Bond
A
The metals lose electrons and the non metals take those electrons so they both have a full outer shell
8
Q
what is covalent bond
A
They share a covalent shell and combine
