Ions Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What is a cation?
A
A positively charged ion
2
Q
What is an anion?
A
A negatively charged ion
3
Q
When is a cation formed?
A
When an atom or group of atoms loose one or more electrons
4
Q
When is an anion formed?
A
When an atom or group of atoms gains one or more electrons
5
Q
What do cations usually form from?
A
Hydrogen or metals
6
Q
What do anions usually form from?
A
Non metals
7
Q
What is an ion?
A
An atom or group of atoms formed by loosing or gaining (an) electron(s) creating an atom or group of atoms with a positive or negative charge
8
Q
What does ionic bonding occur between?
A
A metal and a Non mental
9
Q
What is the structure of an ionic compound?
A
Giant ionic lattice
10
Q
Do ionic compounds conduct electricity?
A
Only when molten or dissolved because the ions need to be free to move
