Ionic Bonding

Front

What ion charge do elements in the HALOGEN family form?

Back

-1

Front

What is a cation?

Back

A cation is formed by losing electrons.

Front

What charge does an ion of NITROGEN have?

Back

-3

Front

What charge does a cation have?

Back

Positive.

Front

What charge does an anion have?

Back

Negative.

Front

Define ionic bonding.

Back

Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.

Front

What is an anion?

Back

An anion is a negatively charged ion formed by gaining electrons.

Front

What is a cation?

Back

A cation is a positively charged ion formed by losing electrons.

Front

What is the charge of a sodium ion (Na+)?

Back

+1

Front

What is the charge of a chloride ion (Cl-)?

Back

-1