Ions and Ionic Compounds REDUX

Front

What type of bond is formed when metals bond with non-metals?

Back

Ionic bond.

Front

What is the chemical formula for aluminum fluoride?

Back

AlF₃.

Front

What type of ion is formed when a metal loses electrons?

Back

Cation.

Front

What happens to an atom when it gains electrons?

Back

It becomes negatively charged.

Front

What is an ion?

Back

A charged atom.

Front

What is the charge of a cation?

Back

Positive.

Front

What is the charge of an anion?

Back

Negative.

Front

What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

Back

Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

Front

What is the role of valence electrons in ionic bonding?

Back

Valence electrons are transferred from metals to non-metals to form ions.

Front

What is the formula for sodium chloride?

Back

NaCl.