Ionic Bonds
What causes ionic bonds to form
Transfer of electrons between metal and nonmetal
Attraction of cations and anions
When naming ionic compounds, which element comes first?
The metal first, nonmetal second
What causes a covalent bond to form?
Sharing of electrons
What does the prefix -mono mean in covalent naming?
One
What charge does a cation carry?
Positive
What is the name for the formula LiBr?
Lithium Bromide
Which covalent bond is strongest (single, double, or triple)
Triple
What is the formula for dihydrogen dioxide?
H2O2
What does the octet rule state?
All atoms want a full outer shell with 8 electrons (ionic or covalent)
What is the name for the formula K2S?
Potassium Sulfide
What two types of elements form a covalent bond?
Nonmetals
What is the formula for carbon tetrachloride?
CCl4
How will lithium satisfy the octet rule?
Donating one electron, becoming a cation (+1)
What is the formula for sodium chloride?
NaCl
Which is true about covalent bonds:
-High melting point
-Good conductor
-Low boiling point
Low boiling point
What is the name for the formula N2O?
Dinitrogen monoxide
What charge will fluorine carry as an anion?
-1
What is the formula for Lithium Oxide?
Li2O
Covalent compounds form
Molecules
What is the name for the formula nitrogen trihydride?
NH3