Bonding
This presentation shows two types of bonding. Ionic bonding Covalent bonding Click on the type of bonding you want to view.
Ionic Bonding Ionic bonds form between metals and non- metals Metal atoms lose electrons to form positive ions Non-metal atoms gain electrons to form negative ions The oppositely charged ions attract one another
Sodium and Chlorine Click to view animation 11+ and 10- = 1+ Na and 18- = 1- Cl - Click for another example + -
Magnesium and Oxygen Click for animation 12+ and 10- = 2+ Mg and 10- = 2- O Click for another example
Magnesium and Chlorine Click to view animation 17+ and 18- = 1- Cl and 18- = 1- Cl and 10- = 2+ Mg Click here to return to bonding options
Covalent Bonding Covalent bonds form between non-metal atoms Covalent bonds involve sharing a pair of electrons
Hydrogen and Hydrogen H H2H2 H Click for another example Click for animation
Nitrogen and Hydrogen (Ammonia) Click for animation Click for another example H H H N NH 3
Hydrogen and Oxygen Click for animation H2OH2O H H O Click here to return to bonding options