ionic bonding Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
what kind of elements do ionic bonds form between
A
metals and non metals
2
Q
what happens to electrons during ionic bonding
A
they transfer
3
Q
when metals lose electrons what do they become
A
positive ions
4
Q
when non metals gain electrons what do they become
A
negative ions
5
Q
what do atoms not have
A
a charge
6
Q
when atoms don’t have a charge what is this called?
A
neutral
7
Q
what does neutral mean
A
same no of protons and electrons
8
Q
what subatomic particle is negatively charged
A
electron
9
Q
what is an ionic bond
A
the strong electrostatic force of attraction between positive and negative ions
