Atoms To Ions - Ionic Bonding And Properties Flashcards
1
Q
Metals loose electrons to form _____ _______ ___
A
Positively charged ions
2
Q
Non-metals gain electrons to form _______ ________ ___
A
Negatively charged ions
3
Q
Octet rule
A
Atoms gain or lose electrons during chemical reactions usually form positive ions
4
Q
Metals
A
They normally gain electrons during chemical reactions usually form negative ions
5
Q
Ion
A
An atom that has a net positive or negative charge
6
Q
Anion
A
An ion with negative charge formed by gaining electrons
7
Q
Cation
A
An ion with a positive charge formed by loosing electrons
