Ionic Bonding definitions Flashcards

Atoms or molecules with a net electrical charge due to the gain or loss of electrons.

Positively charged ions formed by the loss of electrons.

Negatively charged ions formed by the gain of electrons.

Electrical attractions between oppositely charged ions, involving a complete transfer of electrons.

The outermost electron shell of an atom, which can be filled through electron transfer.

A compound formed by ionic bonding between sodium and chloride ions, known as table salt.

A measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold electrons.

The movement of electrons from one atom to another, resulting in ion formation.

A stable electron configuration with eight electrons in the valence shell.

A group of atoms bonded together, which can include ionic bonds as in sodium chloride.