Nomenclature Flashcards
1
Q
What is ionic bonding???
A
Transfer of one or more electrons from a metal to a non metal to for a caution and a anion that attract each other.
2
Q
Types of ions???
A
CATIONS: positive ion(lost electrons).
ANIONS: negative ion(gained electrons).
MONOMATIC: an ion made up of one atom.
POLYATOMIC: an ion made up of more than one atom.
3
Q
Multivalent elements???
A
Are elements that have more than one charge. Use Roman numerals!