Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
When metals lose electrons what do they form?
A
Positive ions
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2
Q
What is a compound formed from?
A
A metal and non-metal which consists of ions
3
Q
When non-metal atoms gain electrons what do they form?
A
Negative ions
4
Q
What is ionic bonding?
A
When atoms lose electrons and give to another atom
When atoms gain electrons from other atoms
5
Q
What does a compound formed from non-metals consist of?
A
Molecules
6
Q
What is covalent bonding?
A
When each atom shares an electron with another atom
7
Q
How are compounds formed?
A
When different elements react, atoms form chemical bonds with other atoms
