Ionic Bonds Flashcards
1
Q
What is an ion
A
a particle with a net charge, due to losing or gaining an electron.
2
Q
what is a cation
A
a positively charged ion.
3
Q
What is an anion
A
a negatively charged ion.
4
Q
when is an ionic bond formed
A
when there is a transfer of electrons between two atoms.
5
Q
when does an ionic bond occur
A
when the difference in electronegativity between the two atoms is greater than 1,7, which is often the case between a metal and a nonmetal.
6
Q
what do the attraction between a cation and an anion
A
a crystal lattice where ionic bonds hold the atoms together.
