Section 4 - Ionic Bonding Flashcards
When do ions form?
When electrons are transferred from one atom to another
What is electrostatic attraction?
The type of attraction that oppositely charged ions are attracted to each other by
What type of diagram can you use to show the transformation of electrons to form an ionic compound?
Dot and cross diagram
When two oppositely charged ions are attracted to each other by electrostatic attraction, what type of bond is formed?
An ionic bond
What is the overall charge of an ionic compound?
Zero
How can you work out the ratio of positive to negative ions in an ionic compound?
The ratio of positive ions to negative ions in an ionic compound depends on the charges of the ions. You need to figure out how many charges of each ion are needed for the ions’ charges to be balanced. After this, you create the ratio based on how many charges of each ion are needed to balance the other out.
