Ionic bonds

Question 1

What is a ion

Answer 1

An ion is formed when an atom gains or loses electrons and becomes charged:

Question 2

What is a compound

Answer 2

Formed when two or more elements are chemically combined.

Question 3

a atom is stable if it has 8 electrons in its outer shell

Question 4

where should i write the plus or minius when i have to draw it

Answer 4

on the top left

Question 5

Where does ionic bonding occur and why

Answer 5

Between a metal and a non-metal.

Question 6

What are the properties of ionic bonding

Answer 6

Formed between a metal and a non-metal
Very strong
Ionic compounds are solid at room temperature
Electrostatic forces of attraction between positive and negatives ions (opposites attract)
Takes a lot of energy to overcome and break the bonds

Question 7

do ionic bonds share or do they loses there electrons

Answer 7

In ionic bonds, atoms do not share electrons — instead, one atom loses electrons and another gains them.

Question 8

What is a compound

Answer 8

Formed when two or more elements are chemically combined. like a covalent bond,atomic bond