Ionic Compounds - LEARN FORMULA

Question 1

What is an ionic bond?

Answer 1

A bond formed between two atoms where an electron is transferred from one atom to the other.

Question 2

What are ionic compounds?

Answer 2

Ionic compounds are made up of atoms joined together by ionic bonds. They usually contain at least one metal element and one non-metal element.

Question 3

What is an ion?

Answer 3

An ion is a charged particle formed when an atom, or a group of atoms, loses or gains electrons.

Question 4

How are the charges of ions represented?

Answer 4

The number and sign of its electrical charges are shown in superscript text.

Question 5

What is the formula and charge of Sodium?

Answer 5

Formula: Na+

Charge: One positive

Question 6

What is the formula and charge of Magnesium?

Answer 6

Formula: Mg2+

Charge: Two positive

Question 7

What is the formula and charge of Chloride?

Answer 7

Formula: Cl-

Charge: One negative

Question 8

What is the formula and charge of Oxide?

Answer 8

Formula: O2-

Charge: Two negative