Ionic Bonds

Question 1

Define ‘Ion’

Answer 1

• An atom or group of atoms with a positive or negative charge

Question 2

What do atoms of most elements have?

Answer 2

• Incomplete outer shells of electrons which means they can lose or gain electrons during chemical reactions

Question 3

So then what happens to non-metal atoms?

Answer 3

• Electrons are gained to form negatively charged ions called anions

Question 4

Why do non-metal atoms gain electrons?

Answer 4

• To complete their outer shell when they form ions

Question 5

Why do atoms transfer (lose or gain) electrons?

Answer 5

• To form positively or negatively charged atoms called ions

Question 6

What happens as there is an attraction of opposite charges?

Answer 6

• The ions are strongly attracted to one and other