Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
what is formed when elements react?
A
compounds
2
Q
what does making bonds involve?
A
atoms giving away, taking or sharing electrons
3
Q
what does a compound formed from a metal and a non-metal consist of?
A
ions
4
Q
what do metals atoms do?
A
lose electrons to form positive ions
5
Q
what do non metals do?
A
gain electrons to form negative ions
6
Q
What is the type of bonding called between two non metals called?
A
covalent bonding (atom shares an electron)
7
Q
what does a compound formed from two non metals consist of?
A
molecules
8
Q
What type of bond in formed with a non metal and metal?
A
ionic bonding
