Unit 1.3 Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is a molecule?
A
A molecule is two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds
2
Q
What is a covalent bond?
A
A covalent bond is a shared pair of electrons between two metal atoms
3
Q
What is an example of a molecule?
A
Water (H2O), two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen held together by bonds
4
Q
How are the atoms held together?
A
Because of the electrostatic force of attraction between the positive nuclei of each atom and the negatively charged electrons
5
Q
What is a diatomic element?
A
An element made up of molecules that contain two atoms
6
Q
Fancy Clancy Owes Him Nothing But Ice
A
Fluorine Chlorine Oxygen Hydrogen Nitrogen Bromine Iodine
7
Q
What is an ionic bond?
A
An ionic bond is an electrostatic force of attraction between a positive metal ion and a negitive non-metal ion
