Ionic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
compound
A
two or more elements chemically joined in fixed proportions
2
Q
what do metals form?
A
positive ions by losing valence electrons
3
Q
what do non-metals form?
A
negative ions by gaining valence electrons
4
Q
what does ionic charge depend on?
A
electron configuration tends to fulfill octet rule
5
Q
ionic bond
A
electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
6
Q
nomenclature of binary compounds
A
metal first non-metal second, ends in ide
7
Q
when do you put roman numerals after metal?
A
if more than one ion possible
8
Q
what does ending -ate imply?
A
oxygen present
9
Q
ammonium ion
A
NH4 +
10
Q
hydroxide ion
A
OH-
11
Q
nitrate (V) ion
A
NO3-
12
Q
hydrogen carbonate ion
A
HCO3-
13
Q
carbonate ion
A
CO3 2-
14
Q
sulfate (VI) ion
A
SO4 2-
15
Q
phosphate ion
A
PO4 3-