Ionic Compounds and Such Flashcards
2 types of ions
Cation
Anion
Ion
Atom that has an electrical charge
Electrical charge caused by loss or gain of electron
Cation
Ion with a positive charge
Lost electron
Anion
Negative charge
Gained electron
Ionic bonds
Attraction between ions of opposite charge
Why do atoms lose or gain electrons
To become more stable
What electrons to atoms lose first
Electrons farthest from the nucleus
Outermost electrons
Valence electrons
Electrons in outer energy level
Core notation
Nearest noble gas before it + everything else that comes after
Atomic stability
Nobel gases
In outer energy level
Octet rule
Atoms lose or gain electrons to match noble gas configuration
Isoelectronic
Having the same electron configuration as another atom
Ex: Ne is the same as F- O2- N3-
Oxidation number (charge)
Share a monotomic ion
Li+ = +1
P3- = -3
How do metals become stable
Lose electron
Cations
How do nonmetals become more stable
Gain electrons
Anions