Chemical Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is an ionic bond?
A
An ionic bond is the force of attraction between an positive ion and a negative ion
2
Q
What do ionic bonds occur between?
A
A metal and a non-metal
3
Q
What is an ion?
A
An atom that has either lost an electron or gained an electron.
4
Q
Do ionic compounds conduct electricity?
A
Yes
5
Q
Do covalent compounds conduct electricity?
A
No
6
Q
In what type of chemical bonding electrons are shared between non-metals.
A
Covalent bonding
