Ionic Bonding

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  • Created by: Adam Vali
  • Created on: 29-11-12 21:08
What are ions ?
Ions are atoms that lose or gain electrons
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What is a charge
A charge is the amount of electrions.
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How do ions formed ?
Ions are formed when atoms lose or gain electrons.It is finally made an ionwhen an atom has a full outer shell,by losing or gaining.
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What happens when metal atoms ionise ?
Metals lose electrons from their highest outer shell and therefore become positively charged. +
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What happens when non-metals ionise ?
Non metals gain electrons and become negatively charged.-
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What is an element ?
A substance made out of one type of atom only.
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