1.2 Ionic Bonding Flashcards
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Electrostatic forces of attraction act in…
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…All directions
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What is ionic bonding
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The electrostatic force of attraction between positively and negatively charged ions
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Why is the giant structure of ionic compounds very regular
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Because the irons all packed neatly like marbles in box
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What is each ions in the giant structure all that is surrounded by
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By ions with the opposite charge so it is held firmly in place
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What is a giant lattice/structure
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A 3D network of atoms or ions
