small chemistry test Flashcards
1
Q
where are the non metals and metals on the periodic table?
A
metals// left, non metals// right (under B zig zag and hydrogen)
2
Q
what is an ionic bons
A
A bond formed between two atoms where an electron is transferred from one atom to the other is called an ionic bond.
3
Q
what is an ion?
A
An ion is a charged particle formed when an atom, or a group of atoms, loses or gains electrons
4
Q
what happens to metals
A
metal-atoms lose electrons to form positively charged ions
5
Q
what happens to non metals
A
non-metal-atoms gain electrons to form negatively charged ions
