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5.2 Ionic Bonding and Structure Flashcards

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What is an ionic bond?

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An electrostatic attraction between ions of opposite charges

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What is a cation?

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A positive ion

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What is an anion?

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A negative ion

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What does the strength of an ionic bond depend on?

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The size and the charge of the ions involved:

  • smaller ions form stringer ionic bonds
  • more highly charged ions form stronger ionic bonds
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Ionic compound solubility

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Ionic compounds are soluble in polar solvents line water but insoluble in non-polar solvents like hydrocarbons

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