Ionic Bond — definition?
Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
Ionic Bond — definition?
Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
Covalent Bond — role?
Shares electrons to achieve stability.
Cation — role?
Positively charged ion formed by loss of electrons.
Metallic Bond — function?
Delocalized electrons enable conductivity and malleability.
Anion — role?
Negatively charged ion formed by gaining electrons.
Electronegativity difference — indicates?
Type of bond; >1.7 suggests ionic.
Lattice Structure — location?
Repeating arrangement of ions in ionic compounds.
Covalent Bond — definition?
Sharing of electron pairs between atoms.
Octet Rule — goal?
Atoms seek 8 electrons in outer shell.
Test your knowledge with 9 questions on Fundamentals of Chemical Bonding.
1. What does ionic bonding primarily involve?
2. What is the primary mechanism behind ionic bond formation?
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