Chapter 7.1, Problem 4SSC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

To pair the terms cation, anion, electron gain, and electron loss as per ionic bond formation.

Concept introduction:

An atom loses valence electrons to attain noble gas configuration and forms a positive ion. This positively charge ion is called as cation. On the other hand, an atom gains electron to attain noble gas configuration and forms a negative ion. These negatively charge ions are said to be anion. The ionic bonds are formed when anion and cation gets attracted to each other.

Answer to Problem 4SSC

The formation of ionic bond is considered as (anion, electron gain), (cation, electron loss).

Explanation of Solution

The ionic bond is formed when a cation and anion attract each other. These oppositely charged ions are held by electrostatic forces. The loss of electron/s by metal results in the formation of a positively charged cation and gain of electron/s by nonmetal forms negatively charged anion. The compounds formed by ionic bonds are ionic compound.

Hence, ionic bond formation is the pairing of anion, electron gain and cation, electron loss.

Conclusion

The formation of ionic bond is considered as (anion, electron gain), (cation, electron loss).