ionic bonding

Question 1

what are ions?

Answer 1

Ions are charged particles they can ever be single atoms or groups of atoms.

Question 2

what is the definition of ionic bonding?

Answer 2

Ionic bonding is when a metal and non-metal react together,the metal atom loses electrons to form positiveley charged ions,non-metals gain electrons to form a negativeley charged ion,also to make a stable outer shell.

Question 3

How are these oppositeley charged ions attracted to one another?

Answer 3

These oppositeley charged ions are attracted by strong electrostatic forces.This attraction is called an ionic bond.

Question 4

Between which groups on the periodic table mostly form ions?

Answer 4

Group 1 and 2,6 and 7 most liekly form ions.

Question 5

What are group 1 and 2 elements and what do they do in the ionic bonding process?

Answer 5

Group 1 and 2 elements are metals and lose electrons to form positive ions(cations)

Question 6

What are group 6 and 7 elements and what do they do during the ionic bonding process?

Answer 6

Group 6 and 7 elements are non-metals and they gain electrons to form negative ions(anions)