Ionic Bonds

Front

What happens when an atom loses an electron?

Back

It becomes a positive ion.

Front

What is the formula for aluminum oxide?

Back

Al₂O₃

Front

In an ionic compound, what is true about the total positive and negative charges?

Back

The total positive charge equals the total negative charge.

Front

How many valence electrons do most atoms need to be stable?

Back

8

Front

What kind of bond forms between metals and nonmetals?

Back

Ionic Bonds.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

Front

What is a positive ion called?

Back

Cation.

Front

What is a negative ion called?

Back

Anion.

Front

What is the role of valence electrons in ionic bonding?

Back

Valence electrons are transferred from one atom to another to form ions.

Front

What is the charge of an ion that gains an electron?

Back

Negative ion.