Naming Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
what type of ion normally is normally formed by metals
A
cation
2
Q
what do metals typically do with their valence electrons
A
give them away
3
Q
an atom or group of atoms that has a positive charge
A
ion
4
Q
an ion made of two or more atoms
A
polyatomic ions
5
Q
what do nonmetals do with their valence electrons in ionic compounds
A
keep them and take another’s valence electrons
