Binary Ionic Compounds

Front

What do nonmetals tend to do in terms of electrons?

Back

Nonmetals tend to gain electrons.

Front

What is an ion with a positive charge called?

Back

A cation.

Front

What is an ion with a negative charge called?

Back

An anion.

Front

When a nonmetal gains electrons, what type of ion does it become?

Back

It becomes an anion.

Front

How do potassium (K) and sulfur (S) bond together?

Back

They form K₂S.

Front

What is the charge of a cation?

Back

Positive.

Front

What is the charge of an anion?

Back

Negative.

Front

What type of elements typically form cations?

Back

Metals.

Front

What type of elements typically form anions?

Back

Nonmetals.

Front

What is the formula for the ionic compound formed between magnesium (Mg) and chlorine (Cl)?

Back

MgCl₂.