IONIC BOND FORMATION
Spin the Ions and Form Compounds
Explore how positive and negative ions combine to form ionic compounds.
- Spin the positive ion wheel.
- Spin the negative ion wheel.
- Observe the selected ions.
- Click Form Ionic Compound.
- Observe the compound formula and name.
- Click Explain Formation to understand charge balancing.
- Click Listen to hear the correct compound name.
Positive Ions
Negative Ions
FORMATION OF IONIC COMPOUND
IMPORTANT CHEMISTRY CONCEPTS
A positively charged ion formed by losing electrons.
Example: Na⁺A negatively charged ion formed by gaining electrons.
Example: Cl⁻Electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions.
Total positive charge must equal total negative charge.
Groups of atoms carrying an overall charge, such as NO₃⁻ and SO₄²⁻.
Write the simplest whole-number ratio of ions. Use parentheses for multiple polyatomic ions.
TEST YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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