Ionic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is an ion
A
A charged particle
2
Q
What do metals form
A
Positively charged ions
3
Q
What do non-metals form
A
Negatively charged ions
4
Q
What is ionic bonding
A
The electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
5
Q
What is a cation
A
Positively charged ion
6
Q
What is anion
A
Negatively charged ion
7
Q
Why are ionic compounds so strong?
A
lots of ionic bonding as they usually giant ionic structures
8
Q
Why are some ionic compounds stronger than others
A
The bigger the difference in charge the stronger the attraction
