bonds Flashcards
1
Q
what is a covalent bond?
A
absorbs energy (takes other elements electrons) - both elements from the right side of the table
2
Q
what is an ionic bond?
A
releases energy (transfers electrons away to other elements) - one element from each side of table
3
Q
what types of materials form covalent bonds
A
non metals with non metals
4
Q
name the ionic compound Ag2S
A
silver sulfide
5
Q
write the formula for nickel fluoride
A
NiF3
6
Q
ionic bonds
A
high melting point
high conductivity
will not burn
hard and brittle
7
Q
covalent bonds
A
low melting point
low conductivity
will burn
less brittle
