Types of Chemical Bonds

These flashcards cover key concepts of chemical bonds, including ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding, as well as their characteristics and types.

Ionic Bond

A chemical bond resulting from the transfer of electrons from one atom to another. Occurs between a metal and a non-metal.  

Cation

A positively charged ion that forms when an atom loses electrons.

Anion

A negatively charged ion that forms when an atom gains electrons.

Octet Rule

Atoms bond to achieve eight electrons in their outer shell, or a full outer shell.

Chemical Reaction Indicators

Change in color, temperature, gas production, light production, or precipitate formation.

Covalent Bond

A chemical bond resulting from the sharing of electrons between two bonding atoms, occurs between a metal an a non-metal.

Metallic Bond

A bond in metals consisting of positive ions surrounded by a sea of mobile electrons.

Characteristics of Ionic Bonds

Crystalline structure, high melting and boiling points, and conduct electricity in liquid state.

Characteristics of Covalent Bonds

Definite shapes, strong, and low melting and boiling points.

Single Bond

A chemical bond resulting from sharing one pair of electrons between two atoms.

Double Bond

A chemical bond resulting from sharing two pairs of electrons between two atoms.

Triple Bond

A chemical bond resulting from sharing three pairs of electrons between two atoms.