Chapter Four, Lesson Two: Ionic Bonds

Question 1

ion

Answer 1

An ion is an atom or group of atoms that has an electric charge.

Question 2

polyatomic ion

Answer 2

Ions that are made up of more than one atom are called polyatomic ions.

Question 3

ionic bond

Answer 3

An ionic bond is the attraction between two oppositely charged ions.

Question 4

ionic compound

Answer 4

The resulting compound from an ionic bond is called an ionic compound.

Question 5

chemical formula

Answer 5

A chemical formula is a group of symbols that shows the ratio of elements in a compound.

Question 6

subscripts

Answer 6

Subscripts tell the ratio of elements in a compound.

Question 7

crystal

Answer 7

Some groups of ionic compounds form an orderly, three-dimensional arrangement called a crystal.