Ionic Bonds

Question 1

The possession of eight electrons in its outermost energy level or valence electrons.

Answer 1

Octet Rule

Question 2

The distribution of electrons at different positions in an atom.

Answer 2

Electronic Configuration

Question 3

They are the electrons occupying the highest energy level in an atom. Sometimes called the outermost electrons.

Answer 3

Valence Electrons

Question 3

A system proposed by Gilbert N. Lewis is used to emphasize the atom’s valence electrons.

Answer 3

Lewis Electron Dot Structure (LEDS)

Question 4

Compounds that are bound together by a strong attractive force.

Answer 4

Chemical Bond

Question 5

A type of chemical bond is formed when there is a transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

Answer 5

Ionic Bond

Question 6

An atom that becomes a positively charged particle.

Answer 6

Ion

Question 7

An atom that loses an electron becomes a positively charged ion.

Answer 7

Cation

Question 8

An atom that gains an electron becomes a negatively charged ion.

Answer 8

Anion

Answer 9

Ionization Energy

Question 10

A measure of how much energy is released when an electron is gained by a certain atom.

Answer 10

Electron Affinity