Ionic Bonds Checkpoint

Front

When an ionic bond is formed, electrons are _____.

Back

gained or lost

Front

An ionic bond will happen between

Back

metal and nonmetal

Front

What part of the atom does bonding involve?

Back

valence electrons

Front

What is the oxidation number for Al?

Back

+3

Front

The negative ions tend to _____________ electrons.

Back

gain

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

Front

What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

Back

Metals and nonmetals.

Front

What happens to the electrons in a metal during ionic bonding?

Back

They are lost.

Front

What happens to the electrons in a nonmetal during ionic bonding?

Back

They are gained.

Front

What is the charge of a cation?

Back

Positive.