Question

electrons
part 1: vocabulary - fill in the blank
use the word bank to complete each sentence below.
word bank:
nonpolar covalent | polar covalent | ionic | electrons | metal | nonmetal | share | transfer

1. in a chemical bond, atoms are connected by sharing or transferring
2. a(n) bond forms when atoms share electrons equally.
3. a(n) bond forms when one atom takes electrons from another.
4. a(n) bond involves unequal sharing of electrons.
5. ionic bonds usually form between a and a
6. covalent bonds happen when atoms electrons.

Explanation:

1. Chemical bonds involve sharing or transferring electrons.
2. Non - polar covalent bonds have equal electron sharing.
3. Ionic bonds are formed by electron transfer.
4. Polar covalent bonds have unequal electron sharing.
5. Ionic bonds are between a metal and a nonmetal.
6. Covalent bonds involve sharing electrons.

Answer:

1. electrons
2. nonpolar covalent
3. ionic
4. polar covalent
5. metal; nonmetal
6. share