Metals And Non-Metals Flashcards
1
Q
Do metals tend to gain, or lose valence electrons?
A
Lose
2
Q
What is a positively charged ion called?
A
A cation
3
Q
Do non metals tend to gain, or lose valence electrons?
A
Gain
4
Q
What is a negatively charged ion called?
A
An anion
5
Q
What is: “ number of valence electrons gained, lost, or shared to achieve chemical stability “?
A
Valence number
6
Q
What is: “ an electrically charged atom due to the gain or loss of electrons “ ?
A
Ion
7
Q
What combines to form an ionic compound?
A
(+)+(-)=Ø
(Metal)+(Non metal)= ionic compound
