Bridging The Gap

Question 1

What is an ionic bond?

Answer 1

An electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions that are formed by the electron transfer between metal and non metal atoms

Question 2

What is a covalent bond?

Answer 2

An electrostatic attraction between a shared pair of electrons and the nuclei of 2 non metal atoms

Question 3

What is a metallic bond?

Answer 3

An electrostatic attraction between metal cations and delocalised valance electrons

Question 4

What ions react in an ionic equation between an acid and an alkali?

Answer 4

Hydroxide ions and hydrogen ions to produce water

Question 5

What ions react in an ionic equation between a carbonate and an alkali?

Answer 5

Carbonate ions and hydrogen ions react to produce water and carbon dioxide

Question 6

What ions react in an ionic equation between ammonia and an acid?

Answer 6

Ammonia and hydrogen ions react to make ammonium ions