Chemical Bonds Lecture Review

Flashcards covering basic concepts of chemical bonds, including types of bonds, atomic particles, and ion formation, based on the provided lecture notes.

What are the two main types of chemical bonds?

Ionic bonds and Covalent bonds

Why do atoms react with other atoms?

To create a larger structure (molecules or compounds)

What is the charge of a proton?

Positive (+)

What is the charge of an electron?

Negative (-)

What is a cation?

An ion with more protons than electrons, resulting in a positive charge

What is an anion?

An ion with more electrons than protons, resulting in a negative charge

What characterizes an ionic bond?

The transfer of electrons between atoms

What characterizes a covalent bond?

The sharing of electrons between atoms

What type of covalent bond involves the equal sharing of electrons?

Nonpolar covalent bond

What type of covalent bond involves the unequal sharing of electrons?

Polar covalent bond

What do metals typically seek to do with their electrons in chemical reactions?

Lose electrons

What do nonmetals typically seek to do with their electrons in chemical reactions?

Gain electrons