Ionic Bonding Flashcards
0
Q
When an atom looses an electron what type of ion dose it become
A
Positively charged
1
Q
What is ionic bonding
A
When atoms loose or gain electrons and form ions
2
Q
When an atom gains an electron what type of ion does it become
A
A negatively charged one
3
Q
Ionic compounds always have…
A
Gaint ionic lattices
4
Q
What properties do ionic compounds have
A
High melting and boiling points
Strong attraction
Dissolve easily