Ionic Bonding Steps:

Front

According to the Octet Rule, atoms of elements react with each other in order to attain ____ electrons in their outermost energy level or shell.

Back

8

Front

What is a noble gas configuration (ngc)?

Back

The outer shell is full of electrons (8)

Front

Why do elements want to have a NGC?

Back

It is stable and unreactive

Front

Which column is most likely to LOSE 1 electron? Options: 1, 13, 15, 17

Back

1

Front

Which column is most likely to LOSE 3 electrons? Options: 1, 13, 15, 17

Back

13

Front

Which column is most likely to GAIN 3 electrons? Options: 1, 13, 15, 17

Back

15

Front

Which column is most likely to GAIN 1 electron? Options: 1, 13, 15, 17

Back

17

Front

What is a cation?

Back

an atom that loses electrons

Front

What is a anion?

Back

an atom that add (steals) electrons

Front

Ionic compound is made of: metal and metal, non-metal and metal, non-metal and non-metal, anion and anion

Back

non-metal and metal