ions Flashcards

1
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what substances do ionic bonds bond

A

metals and non metals

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2
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What is an ion

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An atom that carries a charge because there arent the same number of protons and electrons.

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3
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What are cations and anions

A

metals form cations = they lose electrons
non metals for anions = they gain electrons

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4
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What is an ionic bond?

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a strong force of attraction between a cation and an anion.

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