Ions Flashcards
How are ions formed?
When atoms gain or lose electrons
What is the charge of an ion when an electron is gained?
Negatively charged ion
What is the charge of an ion when an electron is lost?
Positively charged ion
What is ionic bonding?
Force between an ionic compound
What is an ionic compound?
Two ions with opposite charges that are attracted to eachother by electrostatic forces and bond together
What are covalent bonds?
Two non metal atoms sharing electrons to have complete outer shells
What are the substances that covalent bonds can make?
Simple molecular substances, polymers, giant covalent structures
What is metallic bonding?
The strong electrostatic force of attraction between metal ions and delocalised electrons
What are delocalised electrons?
Electrons that are free and not associated with a particular atom