Ions And Formulas Flashcards
1
Q
What are ions?
A
Atoms that have lost or gained electrons
2
Q
What do ions share their electronic structure with?
A
A noble gas
3
Q
How do elements from groups 1 and 2 form ions?
A
They lose electrons to become positively charged ions
4
Q
How do elements from groups 6 and 7 form ions?
A
They gain electrons and become negatively charged ions
5
Q
How are ionic compounds formed?
A
Any positively charged ion combines with any negatively charged ion
6
Q
What is the overall charge of any compound?
A
Neutral (0)
7
Q
Which groups on the periodic table are most likely to form ions?
A
Groups 1,2,6 and 7
