Formation of Ionic Compounds
{"Image DocumentName": "Formation of Ionic Compounds", "Image ImageDescription": "Compounds composed of cations and anions are called ionic compounds. Ionic compounds usually form from metallic cations and nonmetal anions. Ionic compounds are electrically neutral. The total positive charge of the actions equal the total negative charge of the anions. The charge is called the atoms oxidation number. The oxidation number is written as a superscript. Na Cl is an ionic compound \u2013what are there charges? Try these Mg + F , Ca + O , K + N. Ionic bonds are held together by electrostatic forces. The bond is created when the cation loses its electron(s) to and anion. Each atom in the bond becomes charged and both have stable octets.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}