Ionic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is ionic Bonding?
A
The electronic attraction between opposite charged ions.
2
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Where does ionic Bonding occur?
A
Only between metals and non-metals.
Metals take electrons Non-Metals give electrons.
3
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What are ions?
A
Ions ae charged particles that form when an atom loses or gains an electron.
4
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What happens when an atom loses an electron?
A
It becomes positive.
5
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What happens when an atom gains an electron?
A
It becomes negative charge.
6
Q
2 Ionic examples
A
Calcium Chloride Ca Cl2
Aluminium Oxide Al2 O3
Magnesium Oxide MgO
Lithium Fluoride LiF
7
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How atoms form Ionic Bonds?
A
Transferring one atom to the other
- Oppositely charged ions that are attracted to each other through electrostatic forces holding them together.
They Transfer to get a full outer shell
