Ionic Bonds - Explore Learning Vocabulary

a vertical column in the periodic table of elements.

Elements in the same family have the same number of valence electrons and have similar chemical properties.

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​Chemical Family

-The ability of an element to attract electrons.

-Non-metals attract electrons more than metals.

-Non Metals have a higher electron affinity.

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Electron Affinity

A charged atom (-/+)

Anions are negative because they gain an electron (e-)

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Cations are positive because they lose an electron and have more protons (p+) than electrons.​

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​ION

Ionic bond – a bond formed by the attraction between two oppositely charged ions.

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Cation + Anion=Ionic Bond

Na gives its electron to Cl​ because it is a nonmetal and has a stronger attractionfor electrons.

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Ionic Bond