Ionic Bonds Flashcards
1
Q
Anion
A
Negatively charged ion
2
Q
Bond
A
A force that holds some atoms tightly together
3
Q
Cation
A
Positively charged ion
4
Q
Electrostatic force
A
Force of attraction between oppositely charged particles, and force of repulsion between particles with the same charge
5
Q
Ion
A
Atom or group of atoms with an electrical charge. Atoms become positively charged ions if they lose electrons and become negatively charged if they gain electrons.
6
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Ionic bond
A
Strong electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions
