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What happens when an atom loses electrons? Lernen beginnen		It becomes a positive ion (cation).
What happens when an atom gains electrons? Lernen beginnen		It becomes a negative ion (anion)
What is ionic bonding? Lernen beginnen		The electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
Which types of elements usually form ionic bonds? Lernen beginnen		A metal and non-metal.
Why are oppositely charged ions attracted to eachother? Lernen beginnen		Because of electrostatic forces.
What ion does sodium form? Lernen beginnen		Na+ because it loses one electron.
What ion does chlorine form? Lernen beginnen		Cl- because it gains one electron.
What compound is formed when sodium bonds with chlorine? Lernen beginnen		Sodium chloride (NaCl)

Chemistry - Ionic Bonding & Formation