Combined Science GCSE
Chemical reactivity and ion formation
What Chemical reactivity and ion formation means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Chemical reactivity and ion formation
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Metals form positive ions by losing electrons, whereas non-metals gain or share electrons, forming negative ions or covalent bonds.
Topics that use Chemical reactivity and ion formation
- Metals and non-metals (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Atomic number
- Covalent bonds
- Metals
- Non-metals
- Periodic table trends
- Positive ion
- Stepped line
- Electron loss
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