Ionic Bonding

Front

What charge do alkali metals form when they become ions?

Back

1+

Front

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

Back

Electrons being transferred to Fluorine.

Front

What rule do atoms follow to gain or lose electrons to become stable?

Back

Octet rule.

Front

How would you describe the formation of an anion with a charge of 3-?

Back

Gained 3 electrons.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

A chemical bond formed through the transfer of electrons from one atom to another.

Front

What is the octet rule?

Back

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have eight electrons in their valence shell.

Front

What is the difference between cations and anions?

Back

Cations are positively charged ions (lost electrons), while anions are negatively charged ions (gained electrons).

Front

What happens to the size of an atom when it becomes a cation?

Back

The size decreases because the loss of electrons reduces electron-electron repulsion.

Front

What happens to the size of an atom when it becomes an anion?

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The size increases because the gain of electrons increases electron-electron repulsion.

Front

What is the role of electronegativity in ionic bonding?

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Electronegativity determines how strongly an atom attracts electrons; higher electronegativity leads to stronger ionic bonds.