Ionic bonds

Front

What charge does a proton have?

Back

Positive

Front

If an aluminum atom has 13 protons and 10 electrons, what is its charge?

Back

Al³⁺

Front

What is the formula for the compound formed when aluminum and oxygen bond?

Back

Al₂O₃

Front

When a metal loses electrons, what type of ion does it become?

Back

Cation

Front

Why do ionic bonds form?

Back

To fill the outermost energy level.

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

Front

What is a cation?

Back

A positively charged ion formed when an atom loses electrons.

Front

What is an anion?

Back

A negatively charged ion formed when an atom gains electrons.

Front

What is the octet rule?

Back

Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons.

Front

What happens to the electrons in ionic bonding?

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Electrons are transferred from one atom to another.