12/2 : Ionic Bonding Assign

Front

What is the chemical name for Cu(OH)₃?

Back

Copper III Hydroxide

Front

What is a characteristic property of ionic compounds?

Back

They form hard, brittle crystals with characteristic shapes.

Front

Write the formula for barium + nitrogen.

Back

Ba₃N₂

Front

What is the formula of Sodium oxide?

Back

Na₂O

Front

Anions ____ electrons, becoming _____ charged.

Back

Gain; negatively (-)

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

Front

What are cations?

Back

Positively charged ions that are formed when an atom loses electrons.

Front

What are anions?

Back

Negatively charged ions that are formed when an atom gains electrons.

Front

What is the general rule for the formation of ionic compounds?

Back

Ionic compounds are formed from metals and nonmetals.

Front

What is the significance of the octet rule in ionic bonding?

Back

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.