C2 Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What is a chemical bond
A
An electrostatic attraction between a positive and negative particle
2
Q
Between what elements does an ionic bond take place
A
Non metal and metal
3
Q
Are positive or negatives ions formed in metal atoms, why?
A
Positive ions
This is because metal atoms always lose electrons , the loss of the negative electrons makes the overall charge positive
