Ionic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is an ion?
A
An atom or group of atoms with a positive or negative charge.
They are formed when atoms lose or gain electrons to obtain a full outer shell.
2
Q
Metals
A
Metal atoms lose electrons to form positively charged ions.
This means that the ion contains more protons than electrons.
3
Q
Non-Metals
A
Non-metal atoms gain electrons to form negatively charged ions.
This means that the ion contains more electrons than protons.
