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Forming bonds Flashcards

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What is the transfer of electrons called?

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Ionic bonding

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What is the sharing of electrons called?

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Covalent bonding

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How does ionic bonding occur?

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When a metal and non-metal react
Metals form positive ions
Non-metals from negative ions
Opposite charges attract
A giant lattice is formed
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What is the chemical formulae?

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The chemical formulae tells us the ratio of each element in the compound

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