ionic vs Covalent Bonding

What is your first and last name? Click on each description, then click the correct category that it belongs in, either ionic or covalent. Ionic Bonds Between Metal Non-Metal High Melting Point Hard Highly Conductive Electrons are transferred from one atom to another. Covalent Bonds Between two non-metals low melting point Electrons are shared between two atoms A variety of Shapes Do not conduct electricity Click on each blank to see your word choice to complete the statements. Ionic bonds involve a transfer of electrons between a metal and a nonmetal. When an atom gains or loses electrons to become more stable the result is called an ion. The term "ion" means that the particle now has a charge. Click on each blank to see your word choice to complete the statements. Covalent bonds are formed by the sharing of electrons between two nonmetals. These bonds are weaker than ionic bonds, causing melting and boiling points to be lower. The term "molecule" refers to atoms that are covalently bonded.