Ion Flashcards
1
Q
What is an Ion?
A
A charged particle
2
Q
What are cations?
A
Postitively charged ions
3
Q
what are Anions?
A
Anions are negatively charged ions
4
Q
what is a Ionic compound ?
A
a compound that consists of a cation and an anion. (Metal and a non-metal)
5
Q
Properties of ionic compounds
A
Solids at room temperature (high melting point)
Usually dissolve in water
ALWAYS conduct electricity as a solution
Ions form a crystal lattice structure
6
Q
Why do atoms form into ions?
A
because they are trying to
get their valence energy level filled (They will do this by gaining or losing e-)
7
Q
What’s the charge for a cation?
A
positive
8
Q
Do cation lose or gain e-
A
lose
9
Q
What’s the charge for an anion?
A
negatively
10
Q
Do anion gain or lose e-
A
gain
