Module 5

Question 1

Definition of ionic bonding

Answer 1

Bonding between a metal and non metal by the transfer of electron pairs

Question 2

Definition of covalent bond

Answer 2

Where a shared pair of electrons is attracted to the nuclei of both
bonding atoms.

Question 3

Definition of electronegativity

Answer 3

The attraction of a bonded atom for the pair of electrons in a covalent bond