Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is an ion?
A
An atom or group of atoms that has an electrical charge, either positive or negative
2
Q
How is an ion formed?
A
Atoms with incomplete outer electrons shells are unstable. Atoms must lose or gain electrons in order to become stable
3
Q
How to know if it’s positively or nagativley charged?
A
If an atom gains electrons, it becomes negatively charged. If it loses electrons, it becomes positively charged
4
Q
What is ionic bonding?
A
The electrostatic force between two non metals
5
Q
What is covalent bonding?
A
The electrostatic force between a metal and a non metal
6
Q
What is metallic bonding?
A
The electrostatic force between two metals
7
Q
How many elements are in a ionic compound ending in -ide?
A
2
8
Q
How many elements in an ionic compound ending in -ate?
A
3 or more
