Ionic Bonding

Front

What is the correct name for CaBr2?

Back

Calcium Bromide

Front

Ionic bonds are formed between...

Back

A metal and a non-metal

Front

Which of the following is an ionic compound?

Back

MgCl2

Front

An ionic bond is the attraction between:

Back

oppositely charged ions

Front

In the chemical formula for an ionic compound, which item is written first?

Back

positive ion

Front

Define ionic bonding.

Back

Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between positively and negatively charged ions.

Front

What are ions?

Back

Ions are atoms or molecules that have gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net charge.

Front

What is a cation?

Back

A cation is a positively charged ion, formed when an atom loses electrons.

Front

What is an anion?

Back

An anion is a negatively charged ion, formed when an atom gains electrons.

Front

Give an example of a common ionic compound.

Back

Sodium Chloride (NaCl) is a common ionic compound.