| A | B |
| covalent bond | nonmetal x nonmetal; sharing electrons |
| ionic bond | metal x nonmetal; stealing electrons |
| metallic bond | metal x metal; pooling electrons |
| Lewis Dot Diagrams | represents an atom's valence electrons |
| Synthesis Reaction | reaction where a new compound is made |
| Decomposition Reaction | reaction where a compound is broken down |
| Single Displacement Reaction | reaction where an atom switches places in a compound |
| Double Displacement Reaction | reaction where TWO atoms switch places in compounds |
 | represents a covalent bond |
 | represents an ionic bond |
 | decomposition reaction |
 | synthesis reaction |
 | single displacement reaction |