Ionic bonding Flashcards
1
Q
An ionic bond is the ___________ force of attraction between __________.
A
strong electrostatic, cations & anions/ metals & non-metals
2
Q
The no. of electrons _______ must equal to no.of electrons _______ for both ionic and covalent bond.
A
lost, gained
3
Q
Charge: always write the no. _______ the +/- sign.
A
before
4
Q
State what is ABCD for dot-and-cross diagram?( ionic compound).
A
Alternating arrangement, Brackets, Charge, Different symbol
5
Q
For chemical formula, always write the ______ before the _______.
A
metal, non-metal
