Structure And Bonding Flashcards
0
Q
Why do ionic bonds occur (why is it metals and non metals)?
A
because metals are negatively charged and non metals are positively charged - opposites attract and so they can make a chemical bond together.
1
Q
What is the charge on:
a) non metal ions
b) metal ions
A
a) Metals form positively charged ions b) non metals form negatively charged ions
2
Q
What is the relationship between protons and neutrons?
A
They have the same atomic number.
3
Q
How do you work out the number of neutrons?
A
number of neutrons = atomic mass - atomic number
