Bonding Types
In this bond type, atoms share electrons equally or unequally.
What is Covalent Bond
Formula for sodium chloride
What is NaCl
Balance H₂ + O₂ → H₂O
What is 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O
A compound breaks down into two or more substances
What is decomposition
Weakest intermolecular force found in nonpolar molecules
What is London dispersion
This type of bond involves the transfer of electrons between a metal and a nonmetal.
What is Ionic Bond
Formula for calcium nitrate
Ca(NO₃)₂
Balance N₂ + H₂ → NH₃
What is N₂ + 3H₂ → 2NH₃
Two elements combining to form one compound
What is synthesis
Strongest type of intermolecular force
What is hydrogen bonding
These bonds occur between hydrogen and a highly electronegative atom like oxygen, nitrogen, or fluorine.
What is Hydrogen Bond
Formula for aluminum sulfate
What is Al₂(SO₄)₃
Balance Fe + O₂ → Fe₂O₃
What is 4Fe + 3O₂ → 2Fe₂O₃
An element replacing another in a compound
What is single replacement reaction
Occur between polar molecules but don't involve hydrogen
What is dipole-dipole
This bond forms between metal atoms and involves a sea of electrons.
What is Metallic Bond
Formula for ammonium phosphate
What is (NH₄)₃PO₄
Balance C₃H₈ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O
What is C₃H₈ + 5O₂ → 3CO₂ + 4H₂O
Two compounds exchanging ions to form two new compounds.
What is double replacement reaction
Only type of intermolecular force in noble gases
What is London dispersion
This bond type results when one atom provides both electrons in a shared pair.
What is Coordinate Covalent Bond
Formula for copper(II) chromate
What is CuCrO₄
Balance Al + HCl → AlCl₃ + H₂
What is 2Al + 6HCl → 2AlCl₃ + 3H₂
Produces carbon dioxide and water from a hydrocarbon and oxygen
What is combustion
Exists when ions are attracted to polar molecules
What is ion-dipole