Chemical Bonding Study Guide

These flashcards cover key concepts, terms, and definitions related to chemical bonding, elements, compounds, and naming practices.

Element

A substance that contains only one type of atom.

Compound

A substance that contains two or more types of atoms.

Covalent bond

A bond formed when atoms share electrons to fill their outermost shell.

Ionic bond

A bond formed when atoms transfer electrons to fill their outermost shell.

Nomenclature

The system of naming compounds based on whether they are covalent or ionic.

Sodium Chloride (NaCl)

An example of an ionic compound.

Calcium Iodide

An ionic compound with the formula CaI2.

Sodium Oxide

An ionic compound represented by the formula Na2O.

Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2)

An ionic compound.

BeF2

An ionic compound, beryllium fluoride.

Covalent bond

Bonds between two non metals

Ionic Bond

A bond between and non metal and metal, or a bond between two metals