C2 0.0 / 5 ? ChemistryAtoms and compoundsGCSEAQA Created by: maddypayneee_Created on: 22-03-16 21:32 Atoms, elements & compounds 1 Show how a magnesium atom becomes a magnesium ion. Mg loses 2 electrons Mg --> Mg^2+ + 2e- 1 of 6 Atoms, elements & compounds 2 Show how a chlorine atom becomes a chlorine ion. Cl gains 1 electron Cl + e- --> Cl- 2 of 6 Atoms, elements & compounds 3 Explain what we mean by ionic bonding. Electrostatic attraction between positive and negative ions. 3 of 6 Atoms, elements & compounds 4 Explain what we mean by the term covalent bonding. Non metal atoms sharing pairs of electrons. 4 of 6 Atoms, elements & compounds 5 Describe the bonding in pure metals. Positive ions in a sea of delocalised electrons. 5 of 6 Atoms, elements & compounds 6 Identify 3 properties of metals. Malleable Good conductors Strong 6 of 6
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