Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
Covalent bonding________
A
Shares electrons
2
Q
Ionic compounds have a ______ structure with________
A
A regular lattice structure and similar properties
3
Q
Covalent bonding happens in_________
A
Non-metals and compounds of non-metals
4
Q
Ionic bonds are_______
A
Electrostatic forces that hold oppositely charged ions together
5
Q
Most ionic bonds are formed between________
A
Between a metal and a non-metal
6
Q
Properties of ionic compounds and why?
A
High melting and boiling point - strong electrostatic forces of attraction so a lot of energy is needed to break these
