Ionic Bonding

Question 1

In ionic bonding, why are the opposite charged strongly attracted to one another?

Answer 1

Opposites attracts.

Question 2

In ionic bonding, if an electron is lost, what is he charge of the atom?

Answer 2

Positive

Question 3

In ionic bonding, if an electron is gained, what is he charge of the atom?

Answer 3

Negative

Question 4

All of the atoms on the left hand side of the periodic table (eg. sodium, potassium, calcium) have just one or two electrons in their outer shell, what does this mean?

Answer 4

They want to get rid of the electrons so they have only full shells left, which is how they like it. They are then called an ion.

Question 5

What do ions do?

Answer 5

Leap at the first passing ion with an opposite charge and stick to it

Question 6

The elements in group 6 and 7, such as oxygen and chlorine, babe outer shells that are nearly full, what does this mean?

Answer 6

They’re eager to gain that extra one or two electrons to fill their shell up. When they do, they become ions.

Question 7

What groups of the periodic table are most likely to form ions?

Answer 7

1&2 and 6&7

Question 8

What are the elements in group 1 and 2?

Answer 8

Metals, they lose electrons to form + ions (cations)

Question 9

What are the elements in group 6 and 7?

Answer 9

Non metals, they gain electrons to form - ions (anions)

Question 10

What is formed when a cation joins with an anion?

Answer 10

An ionic bond

Question 11

What is ionic bonding?

Answer 11

The transfer of electrons