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7.2 and 7.3 Ions,
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ion | An atom or group of atoms that has a positive or negative charge. |
| cation | A positively charged ion |
| anion | A negatively charged ion |
| octet rule | atoms react by gaining or losing electrons so as to acquire the stable electron structure of a noble gas |
| ionic bonding | Chemical bonding that results from the electrical attraction between cations and anions |
| binary ionic compound | a compound composed of the ions of one metal element and ions of on non-metal element |
| polyatomic ion | a tightly bound group of atoms that behaves as a unit and has a positive or negative charge |
| electrically neutral | an object that has equal amounts of positive and negative charges |
| isotropic | The same in all directions |
| ionic crystals | Lattice points occupied by cations and anions, Held together by electrostatic attraction, Hard, Brittle, Poor Conductors |