Ionic Bonds 2.1.1 Flashcards
1
Q
What bonds involve metal and non metal ions?
A
Ionic bonds.
2
Q
What bonds involve non metal atoms?
A
Covalent bonds.
3
Q
What bonds involve positive ions and electrons?
A
Metallic bonds.
4
Q
How are positive ions usually created?
A
When a metal atom loses electrons.
5
Q
What is another name for a positive ion?
A
A cation.
6
Q
How are negative ions created?
A
When a non metal atom gains electrons.
7
Q
What is another name for a negative ion?
A
An anion.
8
Q
What group is most likely to form anions?
A
Group 7, the halogens.
9
Q
What group is most likely to form cations?
A
Group 1, the alkali metals.
10
Q
What group doesn’t form ionic bonds typically?
A
Group 8, the noble gases.
