Chemical Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is valency
A
The number of electrons an atom needs to lose or gain to obtain a full ot empty outer shell.
2
Q
What are compounds that contain ions called
A
Ionic compounds
(Non-metal+metal)
3
Q
What is an ionic bond
A
An electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged atoms
4
Q
What is a bond
A
Interaction that occurs between atoms to form molecules, compounds or crystals.