ionic bonding basics

Question 1

what is the basic idea of an ion

Answer 1

a type of species with more or less electrons then protons

Question 2

what type of ion is it when there is MORE electrons then protons

Answer 2

negative ion

Question 3

what type of ion is it when there is LESS electrons then protons

Answer 3

positive ion

Question 4

when ions form what electron arrangement do they try to form

Answer 4

a full outer shell like a noble gas

Question 5

what do metals usually form

Answer 5

positive ions

Question 6

what do non-metals usually form

Answer 6

negative ions