5 Questions
Which type of chemical bonding involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions?
Ionic bonding
What are atoms that gain electrons called?
Anions
What are atoms that lose electrons called?
Cations
What is the transfer of electrons from a metal to a non-metal to obtain a full valence shell for both atoms called?
Ionic bonding
In ionic bonding, what is the cation?
A metal atom
Test your knowledge of ionic bonding with this quiz! Learn about the electrostatic attraction between ions and the formation of ionic compounds. Explore the differences between ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding.
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