Ionic Bonding (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What is an ion?
What is an ion?
An atom/group of atoms with a charge
Why do atoms form ions?
Why do atoms form ions?
To achieve a full outer shell
What do metal atoms tend to do to their electrons?
What do metal atoms tend to do to their electrons?
Lose electrons from outer shell
What type of charge do metal atoms have after losing electrons?
What type of charge do metal atoms have after losing electrons?
Positive charge
What do non-metal atoms tend to do with electrons?
What do non-metal atoms tend to do with electrons?
Gain electrons
What are negatively charged ions called?
What are negatively charged ions called?
Anions
How many electrons does sodium () lose to form a sodium ion ()?
How many electrons does sodium () lose to form a sodium ion ()?
One electron
How many electrons does oxygen gain to form an oxide ion ()?
How many electrons does oxygen gain to form an oxide ion ()?
Two electrons
How do ionic bonds form?
How do ionic bonds form?
One atom transfers electrons to another
What force attracts positive and negative ions together in ionic bonding?
What force attracts positive and negative ions together in ionic bonding?
Electrostatic forces
What structure do ions form in ionic compounds?
What structure do ions form in ionic compounds?
Giant ionic lattice
When can ionic compounds conduct electricity?
When can ionic compounds conduct electricity?
When melted or dissolved in water