ionic bonding Flashcards
1
Q
why do elements react?
A
to achieve full outer energy level
2
Q
what do they achieve by doing this?
A
the electronic structure of a noble gas
3
Q
what reacts to create ionic bonding?
A
a metal and a non metal
4
Q
what is an atoms overall charge?
A
it is 0, the protons and electrons cancel each other out
5
Q
if an atom loses an electron is it positive or negative?
A
positive
6
Q
if an atom gains an electron is it positive or negative?
A
negative
