C2.1 Ionic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is Ionic bonding?
A
When a metal and non metal react together.
2
Q
What happens in an ionic bond?
A
The metal atom loses an electron and is gained by the non metal.
3
Q
What is covalent bonding?
A
This is where atoms share electrons with each other so they have full outer shells.
4
Q
Where does covalent bonding happen?
A
Non metals and non metal compounds.
5
Q
Name one way of showing bonding using a diagram?
A
Dot and cross diagrams.
