Ionic bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is an ion?
A
A charged particle formed when an atom gains or loses electrons.
2
Q
What is a molecule ion?
A
A particle that consists of two or more atoms chemically bonded together.
3
Q
How do you figure out which group an atom is in?
A
The amount of left over electrons.
4
Q
How do you figure out which period group an atom is in?
A
The amount of shells.
5
Q
What would you involve in a paragraph about ionic bonding?
A
- State electronic configuration of atoms
- How the full outer shell is achieved, i.e. number of electrons transferred.
- State the number of atom of each element required (e.g. 1 magnesium, 2 chloride)
- State the elec config of the ions
- State charges of ions
- State that the ions are attracted by forces of electrostatic attraction
6
Q
What is a cation and an anion?
A
Cation=Positive ion
Anion=Negative ion
