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In simple cases, 2 elements.
A metallic element transfers electrons to a non-metallic element leading to the formation of a positive and a negative ion, which are held together by electrostatic attration e.g. sodium chloride, NaCl.
However, in the case of compounds of polyatomic ions, e.g. sulphate SO42-, nitrate NO3- etc. the number of elements involved would be greater.
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What type of bond is formed if atoms donate electrons to other atoms when the elements are combined?
Cations donate atoms to form an ionic bond.
What pair of elements form an ionic bond?
Na and Cl, Mg and O
What type of bond is formed when the electron must be donated?
This is an ionic bond.
How do you name a ionic bond?
Ionic bonds are named by combining the names of the two elements involved, with the cation (positive ion) listed first followed by the anion (negative ion). For example, sodium chloride is the name of the compound formed from the ionic bond between sodium (Na+) and chloride (Cl-) ions.
Why do elements form ionic and or covalent bonds?
Elements form ionic bonds when they transfer electrons to achieve a stable octet in their outermost energy level. Covalent bonds are formed when elements share electrons to achieve a complete outer energy level. The type of bond formed depends on the electronegativity difference between the atoms involved.
What type of bond is formed between potassium and selenium?
Ionic bond is formed in K2Se
What formed an ionic bond?
It is a bond formed by the attraction between two oppositely charged ions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When atoms of different elements exchange an electron (ie one donates one or more electrons to the other), then an Ionic bond between the atoms is made
How many atoms will form an ionic bond?
Minimum 2 atoms required for the formation of an ionic bond. An ionic bond is a type of chemical bond formed through electrostatic and a attraction between two oppositely charged ions. Ionic bonds are formed between a metal and nonmetal ion. The larger the difference in electronegativity between two atoms, the more ionic the bond. Bonds with partially ionic and partially covalent character are called polar covalent bonds.
What kind of bond forms when two ions of opposite charges attract each other?
These bonds are called ionic bonds. They are formed by electrostatic attractions.
How would you define ionic and covalent?
Ionic bond-bond formed by donating or transfer of electrons. Covalent bond-bond formed by sharing of electrons.
When electrons are transferred form one atom to another what type of bond is formed What types of elements form this bond?
This is an ionic bond between metals and nonmetals.
What property determines whether an atom forms an ionic polar covelant or nonpolar covelant bond?
You have to now the VSERP theory. The number of valence electrons determine the polarity of the molecule as well of the electronegativities of the elements involved. The less symmetric the molecule the more polar it is.
