metals
Metals form cations, but before ionic bonding. An ionic bond forms from the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged cations and anions. So the ions form first, then the ionic bond.
Metals typically form cations after ionic bonding by losing electrons to achieve a stable electron configuration. This results in a positively charged ion due to the loss of electrons.
Non metals generally form anions. They gain electrons during ionic bonding.
Non metals generally form anions. They gain electrons during ionic bonding.
Non metals generally form anions. They gain electrons during ionic bonding.
Metals typically form cations after ionic bonding by losing electrons to achieve a full outer shell and become more stable. This loss of electrons allows the metal atom to have a positive charge and bond with negatively charged non-metal ions to form an ionic compound.
Most of the elements in the top right of the period table (but not "group 8" - the furthest column to the right) will readily form anions (negatively charged ions) that can then form ionic bonds. Examples are O, N, P and S
Ionic bonds form when electrons are transferred from one atom to another, resulting in the creation of positively charged ions (cations) and negatively charged ions (anions). The attraction between these oppositely charged ions leads to the formation of the ionic bond.
Most of the elements in the top right of the period table (but not "group 8" - the furthest column to the right) will readily form anions (negatively charged ions) that can then form ionic bonds. Examples are O, N, P and S
Sodium isn't any kind of compound. It is an element.
Copper(II) chloride (CuCl2) is not a base; it is a salt that is composed of copper(II) cations and chloride anions. It is an ionic compound that can dissociate in solution to form copper ions and chloride ions.
ionic solids