Chemical Bonding Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Covalent bonding
A
A covalent bond is formed when electrons are shared between non-metal atoms.
2
Q
An ion
A
An ion is a charged atom or group of atoms.
3
Q
Why do atoms join together
A
In order to fulfil a full outer shell
4
Q
Ionic bonding
A
An ionic bond is the force of attraction between oppositely charged ions in a compound
