Name that Bond
N and O
covalent
How many valence electrons does sulfur have?
6
This type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between two atoms
covalent bond
This type of compound conducts electricity when dissolved in water.
ionic compound
Rubidium and bromine
RbBr
K and Cl
ionic
How many valence electrons do the alkaline earth metals have?
2
this type of bond is between nonmetals
covalent bond
This type of compound usually has a low melting point.
covalent compound
metallic
How many valence electrons does carbon have?
4
this type of bond involves a sea of electrons
metallic bond
This type of compound has a high melting point.
Ionic Compound
Sodium and oxygen
Na2O
C and O
covalent
How does aluminum achieve an octet?
loses 3 electrons
This type of bond is between metals and nonmetals
ionic bond
This is solid solution that contains at least one metal
alloy
Calcium and nitrogen
Ca3N2
Fe and S
ionic
How does nitrogen achieve an octet?
gains 3 electrons
Explain the malleability of metals
The delocalized electrons are free to move and stay within the "sea of electrons" when the substance is flattened
Give two examples of a network covalent substance.
Diamond and quartz
Aluminum and chlorine
AlCl3