Ions and Bonding

Front

What type of bond forms between a metal and a nonmetal?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

A bond formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in the attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.

Front

What charge does magnesium (Mg) typically have when it becomes an ion?

Back

+2.

Front

What charge does fluorine (F) typically have when it becomes an ion?

Back

-1.

Front

What happens to an atom when it gains valence electrons?

Back

It becomes a negative ion.

Front

What happens to an atom when it loses valence electrons?

Back

It becomes a positive ion.

Front

What is the general rule for predicting the formation of ionic bonds?

Back

Ionic bonds typically form between metals and nonmetals.

Front

What is a cation?

Back

A positively charged ion formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

Front

What is an anion?

Back

A negatively charged ion formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

Front

Which group of elements is most likely to form cations?

Back

Metals.