Ionic Bonding Flashcards
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What is the term for an ion that forms when atoms gain electrons?
Explanation: An ion formed when atoms gain electrons is called an anion.
Explain the concept of ISO electronic with respect to ions.
ISO electronic refers to ions having the same electronic configuration as noble gases. When ions from groups 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 gain or lose electrons, their electronic configuration becomes similar to that of a noble gas, making them ISO electronic.
Why do metals tend to lose electrons during chemical reactions?
Metals lose electrons during chemical reactions to achieve a stable electronic configuration. By losing electrons, metals attain a full outer shell and become positively charged ions.
What is the main reason for ionic bonding to occur?
Ionic bonding occurs during a chemical reaction when atoms transfer electrons. It is driven by the need for atoms to achieve a stable configuration and become ions.
Explain the significance of the noble gases in the context of ISO electronic configurations.
Noble gases have full outer shells and are considered naturally stable. When other atoms form ions by gaining or losing electrons, their configurations become ISO electronic with noble gases, achieving a stable and unreactive state.
Define ion.
An ion is an electrically charged particle or group of particles formed by the loss or gain of electrons during a chemical reaction.
