5 Questions
What is the primary difference between ionic and covalent bonds in terms of electron transfer?
In ionic bonds, electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in a complete loss or gain of electrons. In covalent bonds, electrons are shared between atoms, with neither atom losing or gaining electrons completely.
What type of bonding typically occurs between a metal and a nonmetal?
Ionic bonding
In a dot and cross diagram, what do the dots and crosses represent?
Dots represent electrons from one atom, while crosses represent electrons from another atom.
What type of bonding involves the delocalization of electrons among a lattice of atoms?
Metallic bonding
What is the primary characteristic of a covalent bond in terms of electron sharing?
Electrons are shared equally or unequally between atoms.
Test your understanding of chemical bonds, including ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds. Learn about electron transfer, dot and cross diagrams, and the characteristics of each bond type.
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