Ionic + Colvalent Bonding

Question 1

What is ionic bonding?

Answer 1

When a metal + non metal react together the metal loses electrons to form a cation (+) and non metal gains these electrons to form an anion (-)

Question 2

How are ions attracted to each other in the ionic bond?

Answer 2

The oppositely charged ions are strongly attracted by electrostatic forces.

Question 3

What is an ion?

Answer 3

An atom or group of atoms that with a positive or negative charge.

Question 4

When does a compound end in IDE?

Answer 4

If just has a metal + non metal

Question 5

When does a compound end in ATE?

Answer 5

Must have a metal, non metal + oxygen

Question 6

What is covalent bonding?

Answer 6

Strong bond that forms when a pair of electrons is shared between two atoms

Question 7

What are simple molecular substances made up of?

Answer 7

They are made up of molecules containing a few atoms joined by covalent bonds

Question 8

What is the size of simple molecules?

Answer 8

10-10m