Ionic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
Atoms can _____or ______
electrons to become charged particles called ______
.
A
gain or lose, ions
2
Q
The group 1 metal potassium reacts with the group 7 halogen iodine.
Which atom receives an electron?
A
iodine
3
Q
Ions with opposite charges will attract each other
A
this is called an ionic bond
4
Q
Oppositely charged ions attract each other.
A
this is called an electrostatic force
