Ionic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when a metal and non metal form a compound?
A
Transfer of electron(s) from the metal to the non metal occurs
2
Q
What is an ionic bond
A
It is the ELECTROSTATIC ATTRACTION between the positive cation and negative anion
3
Q
What is a negative ion (gaining electrons)
A
Anion
4
Q
What is a positive ion (losing electrons)
A
Cation
5
Q
Are ionic compounds neutral?
A
Yes because the positive ion charge cancels out the negative one
