Types of Chemical Bonds Review

Vocabulary flashcards covering the definitions, characteristics, and examples of ionic, covalent, and metallic bonds.

Ionic Bond

A bond formed when electrons are transferred (moved from one atom to another).

Covalent Bond

A bond formed when electrons are shared between atoms.

Metallic Bond

A bond that occurs between metal atoms.

Why atoms form bonds

Atoms form bonds to become more stable.

$$NaCl$$

An example of a substance with an ionic bond.

$$H_2O$$

An example of a substance with a covalent bond.

$$O_2$$

An example of a substance with a covalent bond.

$$Cu$$

An example of a substance with a metallic bond.

$$Al$$

An example of a substance with a metallic bond.