Chemical Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is the octect rule
A
Elements always try
to form an outer shell
of 8 electron
2
Q
what is an Ionic bond
A
One atom donates
electrons
Metal with non-metal
Electrostatic attraction
3
Q
what is a Covalent bond
A
Two atoms share
electrons between
them.
Non-metal with non-
metal
4
Q
what is a metallic bond
A
Atoms connected by a
sea of electrons
Metal with meta
5
Q
Ion with positive charge
A
Cation
6
Q
Ion with negative charge
A
Anion
7
Q
Simple ion
A
formed with a single ion
8
Q
Polyatomic ion
A
formed when two or more atoms join together
9
Q
Pair of electrons
A
Bonding pairs
10
Q
Pair of valance electrons that are not shared with another atom
A
Lone pairs
