Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
Ionic bonding
A
Gaining or losing electrons
Between metals and non-metals
Example - NaCl (table salt)
2
Q
If an atom loses an electron it becomes…
A
A positive ion
3
Q
If an electron gains an electron it becomes…
A
A negative ion
4
Q
Covalent bonding
A
Sharing electrons
Between non-metals only
Example H2O
