Ionic Bonds

Question 1

Cation

Answer 1

Positively charged ion

Question 2

Anion

Answer 2

A negatively charged ion

Question 3

Family is I-III a of the periodic table

Answer 3

Lose one two or three electrons, respectively, to become cations

Question 4

Families V-VIIA on the periodic table

Answer 4

Gain one through three electrons, respectively, to become anions

Question 5

Naming ions: -ous

Answer 5

Lower numerical oxidation state (ignore +/-) signs

Ex) Ferrous = Iron (II)

Question 6

Naming ions: -ic

Answer 6

Higher numerical oxidation state (ignore +/-) signs

Ex) Ferric = Iron (III)

Question 7

Ionic bond

Answer 7

Occurs between a metal, which loses e-, and a nonmetal, which gains e-

Question 8

Chemical formulas for ionic compounds

Answer 8

Metal comes first, followed by nonmetal. Use criss-cross rule to balance the charges and make the compound neutral

Ex) magnesium bromide

Question 9

Electrolytes

Answer 9

Substances that carry an electric current in the molten state or when dissolved in water