Ionic Bonds

Front

Cations _______ electrons, becoming _______ charged.

Back

Lose; positively (+)

Front

What formula results when Ca⁺² and Br^- ions bond?

Back

CaBr₂

Front

Elements in Group 1 lose one electron to form ions with a _________________ charge.

Back

1+

Front

Which pair of atoms will form an ionic bond?

Back

Na and Cl

Front

Ionic bonds form between two ions that have...

Back

opposite charges

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 charge do anions typically have?

Back

Negative charge.

Front

What charge do cations typically have?

Back

Positive charge.

Front

What is the result of the transfer of electrons in ionic bonding?

Back

Formation of charged ions.