Ionic bonding: Bonding structure and
the properties of matter: Chemistry:
GCSE (9:1)
Formation of metal ions
Atoms lose outer electrons
Metals
Elements that form positive ions
Formation of non-metal ions
Atoms gain electrons
Charge on non-metal ions
negative
Group 1 ions charge
+1
Group 2 ions charge
, +2
Group 6 ions charge
-2
Group 7 ions charge
the properties of matter: Chemistry:
GCSE (9:1)
Formation of metal ions
Atoms lose outer electrons
Metals
Elements that form positive ions
Formation of non-metal ions
Atoms gain electrons
Charge on non-metal ions
negative
Group 1 ions charge
+1
Group 2 ions charge
, +2
Group 6 ions charge
-2
Group 7 ions charge