GCSE Chem Unit-5 Flashcards
What type of bond is formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?
Ionic bond
In an ionic bond, what type of ions are attracted to each other?
Oppositely charged ions
What type of bond is formed when atoms share electrons?
Covalent bond
In a covalent bond, how many electrons are shared between two atoms in a single bond?
Two electrons
Which type of bond is characterized by a ‘sea of electrons’ surrounding positively charged ions?
Metallic bond
What property of metals allows them to conduct electricity in a metallic bond?
Delocalized electrons
True or False: Ionic bonds are typically formed between metals and nonmetals.
True
Fill in the blank: In a covalent bond, atoms are held together by the ________ of electrons.
Sharing
Which type of bond is the strongest: ionic, covalent, or metallic?
Covalent bond
What type of bond is present in a crystal lattice structure?
Ionic bond