IONIC BONDING- ions Flashcards

1
Q

what are ions

A

an atom with a changed number of ELECTRONS

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2
Q

why are most unstable

A

because they dont have a full outer shell

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3
Q

which group is stable

A

the noble gases
they have a full outer shell
are INERT

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4
Q

losing an electron=

A

positive ion

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5
Q

gaining an electron=

A

negative ion

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6
Q

OILRIG

A

Oxidation Is Loss Reduction Is Gain (of electrons)

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