Ions - Transfer of Electrons
what is a positively charged ion called?
cation.
True or False?
Compounds and Chemical Bonds are both formed when electrons are transferred or shared between atoms to give stable electron configurations to the atoms.
True.
Which orbitals do valence electrons come from?
s and p orbitals
does an atom get smaller or larger when it loses electrons (becomes positive)?
the atom gets smaller.
What is it called when electrons are transferred from a metal to a nonmetal?
Ionic bond.
what is a negatively charged ion called?
anion.
What type of compounds do ionic bonds form?
ionic compounds.
how many valence electrons does an atom of Oxygen (O) have?
6.
What is the difference between the number of protons and the number of electrons written in the upper right corner of the symbol for the element or polyatomic ion?
Ionic Charge.
Which has a lower ionization energy?
Strontium (Sr) OR Tellurium (Te)
Strontium (Sr)
Write the symbol and name for the ion that has 4 protons and 6 electrons.
Be2-
what type of compounds do covalent bonds form?
molecular compounds.
what is the valence electron configuration of Bromine (Br)?
4s2 4p5
Which is smaller?
Na OR Na+
Na+
What is the ionic formula of the compound formed between B2+ and F-?
BF2
How many protons and electrons are in the following ion? Cl3+
protons=17
electrons = 15
what is the most stable group on the periodic table called?
The noble gases, Group 8A (18).
how many valence electrons does an atom of Magnesium (Mg) have?
2.
does an atom get smaller or larger when it gains electrons (becomes negative)?
the atom gets bigger.
When electrons are shared to attain a noble gas configuration, what is it called?
Covalent Bond.
True or False?
The octet rule applies to the Transition Elements.
False.
what is the maximum number of valence electrons one atom can have?
8.
True or False?
The group number tells you how many valence electrons an atom has.
True.
Which atom is more stable?
Al (3s23p1) OR Ar (3s33p6)
Ar (3s33p6)
What is the ionic formula of the compound formed between Sodium (Na) and Phosphorus (P)?
Na3P