Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is a covalent bond?
A
When a compound formed from non metals consists of molecules and each atom shares an electron with another atom
2
Q
What is the rule with covalent bonds?
A
Each atom has to make enough covalent bonds to fill it’s outer shell
3
Q
What does making binds require?
A
The exchange or sharing of electrons
4
Q
What is an ionic bond?
A
When a compound formed from a metal and a non metal consists of ions and the metal atoms lose electrons to form positive ions and the non metal atoms gain electrons to from negative ions, the opposite charges attract to from a bond
5
Q
What is a compound?
A
When different element react, atoms form chemical bonds and become a compound
