Positive Ion
An atom with more Protons than Electrons
Negative Ion
An atom with more Electrons than Protons
Ionic Bond
Where an Ion gives its outer most Electrons to another Ion to create a bond.
Metallic Bond
Electrons on the outer shell separate from the orbit and exist in a free state, highly mobile and shared between atoms.
- Only for elements with few valence electrons (outer shell electrons) such as Metals
Ionization
When an Electron is completely removed from an atom by a projectile (X-Ray, Gamma Ray)
Covalent Bond
Ions share Electrons to become more stable.