Topic 5 - Ionic Bonding and Ionic Substances Flashcards
1
Q
How are ions formed?
A
The loss or gain of electrons
2
Q
What is an ion?
A
A charged particle
3
Q
What makes a “stable electronic structure” ?
A
A full outer shell of electrons
4
Q
Anion
A
A negatively charged ion
5
Q
Cation
A
A positively charged ion
6
Q
When are cations formed?
A
When atoms lose electrons - this means the atom now has more protons than electrons
7
Q
Which groups do the elements that most readily form ions come from ?
A
Groups 1,2,6, and 7
8
Q
Do metals tend to gain or lose electrons?
A
Lose
9
Q
Ionic Bonding
A
Where atoms transfer their electrons to eachother
