Ionic Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
What is a compound?
A
Something that’s formed when two or more atoms/elements combine chemically. The atoms of different elements “stick” together by means of a bond.
2
Q
What are the two types of compound?
A
Ionic and molecular
3
Q
What does ionic mean?
A
A compound formed between a metal and non-metal
4
Q
Binary Ionic Compounds
A
Ionic compounds formed of 2 elements
5
Q
What type of ion does a metal form?
A
A positive ion
6
Q
What is another name for a positive ion?
A
Cation
7
Q
What type of ion does a non-metal form?
A
Negative
8
Q
What is the name of a negative ion?
A
Anion
9
Q
What is superscript
A
