ionic bonding Flashcards
1
Q
what is ionic bonding?
A
when a metal and a non metal bond together
2
Q
how does an ionic bond happen?
A
the metal atom loses an electron (and forms a positive ion) the non metal gains these electrons (and forms a negative ion) they are oppositely charged and so are strongly attached by electrostatic forces - an ionic bond
3
Q
what does the dot and cross diagrams show?
A
the arrangement of the electrons in an atom or ion
