Chapter 3: Introduction into bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is ionic bonding?
A
a process when an atom transfers valence electrons to each other
2
Q
What is a cation?
A
A mental ion which has lost electrons and is positively charged
3
Q
What is an anion?
A
A non-metal which has gained electrons and is negative
4
Q
What is the octet rule?
A
Gain or lose electrons to gain 8
5
Q
What is a monatomic ion?
A
An ion with only 1 atom
6
Q
What is a polyatomic ion?
A
An ion with two or more atoms
7
Q
What is covalent bonding?
A
When atoms share electrons to from bonds
