Ionic And Metallic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What’s an ion
A
An atom that has lost or gained electrons
2
Q
What kind of elements form ionic bonds
A
Metals and non metals
3
Q
Ionic bonding electrons are
A
Transferred the metal gives electrons to the non metal so that both have a full outer shell
4
Q
What’s an ionic bond
A
Electrostatic forces of attraction between oppositely charged ions
5
Q
A positive ion is
A
When an atom has lost electrons
6
Q
A negative ion is
A
When atom has gained electrons
