Unit 1- Compounds Flashcards by Fwan Mills | Brainscape

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Describe ionic bonding. (4)

A

Metals and non metals form a compound
Metal atoms lose electrons (become positive)
Non metals gain electrons (become negative)
Oppositely charged ions attract each other

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How are compounds formed?

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Where two or more atoms react to form chemical bonds.

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Describe covalent bonding. (3)

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Between non-metals
Consists of molecules
Each atoms shares an electron with another atom

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