Bonding types Flashcards
Review the different bond types between atoms and their properties.
1
Q
Which are the bonding types between atoms?
A
The main types of atomic bonding are:
- Ionic
- Covalent
- Metallic.
Objective 1.1
- Ionic: Involves transfer of electrons between atoms, typically between a metal and a non-metal.
- Covalent: Involves sharing of electrons between atoms, usually between non-metals.
- Metallic: Involves the free movement of electrons among metal atoms, creating a “sea of electrons”.
2
Q
Which type of bonding involves charged particles?
A
Ionic
Ionic bonding involves ions which are charged, either positive (cation) or negative (anion).
3
Q
Which of the bonding types can be polar or non-polar?
A
Covalent
In covalent bondings the pair of electrons is shared between atoms that may have different electronegativities. This may give rise to a polar bond and, depending on the geometry of the compound, to a polar substance.
4
Q
What is the total charge of a chemical compound?
A
Cero (0)
All chemical compounds are neutral.
5
Q
What is the general name of an atomic orbital formed by combination of different ones?
A
a hybrid orbital
