Ions PT1 Flashcards
1
Q
what are ions
A
charged particles
2
Q
when atoms lose and gain electrons what are they doing and why
A
forming ions to create a full outer shell, this makes the element more stable
3
Q
what happens when metals form ions
A
lose electrons from the outer shell
form positive ions
4
Q
what happens when non-metals form ions
A
gain electrons into the outer shell
form negative ions
5
Q
what does the charge of an ion mean
A
the number of electrons lost or gained
6
Q
what happens with the ions when a metal and non metal react
A
the negative and positive strongly attract (opposite attraction) by electrostatic forces
this is an ionic bond
