Difference Between Ionic and Covalent Bonds
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When you add a prefix and it begins with (O), which letter would you exclude?
A, and O.
To show the sharing of electrons in a covalent bond you would...?
Circle the electrons being shared in each element.
To show the transfer of electrons in an ionic bond you would...?
Draw an arrow from the electron in the metal to the anion needing the electron.
Water
H₂O
What is the difference between ionic and covalent compounds?
Ionic transfers electrons and covalent shares electrons.
Carbon Dioxide
CO₂
Do not criss-cross when using...?
Covalent Bonds
Mono
One
When writing a covalent molecule use.
Prefixes
Deca
Ten
