1
Q
Which atoms does ionic bonding always occur between?
A
A metal and a non metal
2
Q
If you have two atoms, how would you represent their electrons?
A
Give one atom dots and one atom crosses
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3
Q
What is formed when sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) bond ionically
A
Salt (NaCl)
4
Q
What is an ion?
A
An atom that has lost or gained electrons, becoming either positively or negatively charged
5
Q
How does an ion become negatively charged?
A
By gaining electrons
6
Q
How does an ion become positively charged?
A
By loseing electrons
