Bonds Flashcards
1
Q
What is an ionic Bond
A
A bond between a metal and a non metal
it works through opposite electronegativities (low + high)
2
Q
Do ionic bonds share or transfer electrons?
A
Transfer
3
Q
What is a covalent bond
A
A bond between 2 non-metals
4
Q
Do covalent bonds share or transfer electrons?
A
Share
5
Q
What is a polar covalent bond?
A
a bond where electrons are shared but not equally
6
Q
What happens when there’s an extreme difference between electronegativity?
A
the atoms transfer electrons
7
Q
How are polar compounds symbolised
A
through a lowercase delta
