Bonding (16-20) (paper 1) Flashcards
1
Q
What is a negative ion
A
an anion
1
Q
What are simple ions
A
Atoms with a charge
2
Q
what is a positive ion
A
a cation
3
Q
Which groups lose electrons
A
1, 2, 3
4
Q
which groups gain electrons
A
5, 6, 7
5
Q
what is the formula for ammonium
A
NH4 +
6
Q
what is the formula for hydroxide
A
OH -
7
Q
what is the formula for nitrate
A
NO3 -
8
Q
what is the formula for sulfide
A
S 2-
9
Q
what is the formula for sulfate
A
SO4 2-
10
Q
what is the formula for carbonate
A
CO3 2-
11
Q
what is the formula for nitride
A
N 3-
12
Q
what is the formula for hyrogen carbonate
A
HCO3 -
13
Q
describe the transfer of electrons
A
- a metal and non-mental react together to gain full outer shells
- metal forms a positive ion and non-metal forms a negative ion
- the ions are strongly attracted by electrostatic attractions
14
Q
What is the structure like on an ionic compound
A
they are closely packed in a 3D lattice arrangement