Ionic Bonding Flashcards
What happens when sodium reacts?
It loses one electron so the outer shell is full (more stable)
Ionic bonding is …
Metals and non metals
What is formed when sodium reacts and why?
Positive ion - number of protons is one more than number of electrons
What is losing electrons described as?
Oxidation reaction
What happens when chlorine reacts?
It’s gains one electron so the outer shell is full (more stable)
What is formed when chlorine reacts and why?
Negative ion - number of protons is less than number of electrons
What is gaining electrons described as?
Reduction reaction
Do metals lose or gain electrons?
Lose
Do non metals lose or gain electrons?
Gain
Ions have full outer shells, what is another name for a full outer shell?
Stable octet
Oppositely charge ions attract each other, this is also known as…
Electrostatic attraction
What type of bond is electrostatic attraction?
Ionic bond
