Thursday, November 26, 2015

Ionic and Covalent in the house! - Ryan

          What are Ionic and Covalent bonds? Ionic bonds: If one atom gains and the other loses the electron. ( metal to a nonmetal) The outcome of the transfer of electrons between two not similar atoms. Covalent bonds:  If atoms share the electrons. ( nonmetals or metalloids ) 
Some compounds that I found in my house that are Ionic are: NaOH - sodium hydroxide - found in some surface cleaners as well as oven and drain cleaners - Detergent (because Na is a metal and O and H are nonmetals); CaCO3 - calcium carbonate - found in calcium supplements - chalk, limestone, marble, and calcite, (because Ca is a metal. and C and O are nonmetals)

Some compounds that I found in my house that are covalent are: CH3COOH) - vinegar - glacial acetic acid- food, cooking - (because C is a nonmetal H is a nonmetal and O is a nonmetal, similar bonding); C4H10 - Butane, is found in cigarette lighters (because C is a nonmetal, H is a nonmetal, and O is a nonmetal)


 Vinegar                                                          Window Cleaner                                            Calcium                   Lighter


- Ryan


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