Ionic Bonding

Question 1

What are Ionic Bonds?

Answer 1

Form when a metal cation bonds to a non-metal anion

Metal “gives up” its electrons to the non-metal
Non-metal “takes” electrons from the metal
Both end up with a stable octet
Opposite charges attract

The attraction between cations (positive) and anions (negative) are called IONIC BONDS

Question 2

What do Ionic Bonds create?

Answer 2

Creates an IONIC COMPOUND (2+ elements attached)
Compound is both neutral and stable