Ions And Ionic Bonding

Question 1

Define chemical bond

Answer 1

Forces of attraction that hold ions, atoms and molecules together

Question 2

What are the 3 types of bonding?

Answer 2

Ionic: between metal and non metal
Covalent: between two non metals
Metallic: between two metals

Question 3

Why do elements bond?

Answer 3

To form a full outer shell

Question 4

How are full outer shells obtained?

Answer 4

Gaining electrons - negative ion - anion
Losing electrons - positive ion - cation

Question 5

Define oxidation

Answer 5

Loss of electrons
Positive ion
Usually occurs with metals

Question 6

Define reduction

Answer 6

Gaining of electrons
Negative ion
Usually occurs with non metals

Question 7

Define ionic bond

Answer 7

Strong electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions in a crystal lattice

Question 8

Describe the structure of an ionic bond

Answer 8

A giant lattice structure in a regular arrangement of alternating positive and negative ions