Unit 7: Ionic Bonding

Front

What is the formula for magnesium phosphide?

Back

Mg₃P₂

Front

Ionic bonds happen because of the ____ of valence electrons.

Back

transfer

Front

What is the formula of calcium and phosphate?

Back

Ca₃(PO₄)₂

Front

Fluorine will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

Back

gain one

Front

What does the red arrow show in the bonding between Lithium and Fluorine?

Back

electrons being transferred to Fluorine

Front

Define ionic bonding.

Back

Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions, formed by the transfer of electrons.

Front

What are valence electrons?

Back

Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds.

Front

What is the charge of a magnesium ion (Mg²⁺)?

Back

The charge of a magnesium ion is +2.

Front

What is the charge of a fluoride ion (F⁻)?

Back

The charge of a fluoride ion is -1.

Front

How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

Back

The formula is determined by balancing the total positive and negative charges of the ions.