Ionic Bonding

Front

Anions ____ electrons, becoming _____ charged.

Back

Gain; negatively (-)

Front

What is the chemical formula for Scandium Fluoride?

Back

ScF₃

Front

Ionic bonds typically form between:

Back

A metal and a nonmetal

Front

Write the chemical formula for potassium bromide (K and Br).

Back

KBr

Front

What is the correct formula for Sodium Chloride?

Back

NaCl

Front

What is an ionic bond?

Back

A chemical bond formed between two ions with opposite charges.

Front

What type of elements typically form ionic bonds?

Back

Metals and nonmetals.

Front

What is the charge of a cation?

Back

Positively charged.

Front

What is the charge of an anion?

Back

Negatively charged.

Front

How do you determine the formula of an ionic compound?

Back

Combine the symbols of the ions and balance their charges.