DK: Retake Ions - Celebration of Knowledge

Front

What is a positive ion called?

Back

Cation

Front

What is a negative ion called?

Back

Anion

Front

Ionic bonds form between two ions that have:

Back

Opposite charges

Front

How is an ionic bond formed?

Back

Transfer of electrons

Front

Nitrogen will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.

Back

Gain 3

Front

What is the charge of a cation?

Back

Positive

Front

What is the charge of an anion?

Back

Negative

Front

What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

What is the main characteristic of ionic compounds?

Back

They consist of positive and negative ions.

Front

What happens to the electrons in an ionic bond?

Back

Electrons are transferred from one atom to another.