Mod 5 Lesson 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What is an ion?
A
An atom that has gained or lost electrons and now produces a charge.
2
Q
What is a cation?
A
An atom that has lost one or more electrons resulting in a positive charge.
3
Q
What is an anion?
A
An atom that has gained one or more electrons resulting in a negative charge.
4
Q
What are polyatomic ions?
A
A group of atoms with either a positive or negative charge.
5
Q
What is an ionic bond?
A
A force that holds oppositely charged particles together.
6
Q
What is an ionic compound?
A
A compound formed through one or more ionic bonds.
