ionic bonding

Question 1

ions

Answer 1

charged particles, occur when atoms gain or loss electrons

Question 2

forming a full outer shell

Answer 2

atoms want a full outer shell so they lose or gain electrons to gain one, whichever is easier.

Question 3

positive and negative ions

Answer 3

losing electrons causes a positive charge (cations)
gaining electrons cause a negative charge (anions)

Question 4

reactive groups

Answer 4

as electrostatic forces are from the nucleus it is easier for elements in group 1, 2 to lose electrons as you go down the group as they the farthest from the nucleus(they are more reactive)

because of electrostatic forces elements in group 7, 8 gain electrons easier at the top of the group as they are the closest to the nucleus (more reactive)

Question 5

ionic bonds

Answer 5

ions with opposite charges make ionic bonds. when a metal and non-metal react together the non metal gains electrons becomes negatively charged and the metal loses electrons becomes poitively charged so they both have full outer shells