Chemical Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is chemical bonding?
A
Chemical bonds form when elements gain, lose or share electrons.
2
Q
How many types of bond are there?
A
Two, Ionic and molecular or covalent
3
Q
What is a ionic compound?
A
When there is a complete transfer of electrons(gain or loose)
4
Q
What type of elements do ionic compounds occur between?
A
Metallic and non-metallic elements.
5
Q
What are molecular compounds?
A
When elements share electrons.
6
Q
What type of elements does a molecular compound occur between?
A
Non-metallic elements
