5.6- Ionic Compounds Flashcards
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Ionic Bond?
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The simultaneous strong attraction of positive and negative ions in an ionic compound.
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Ionic Compound ?
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A compound made of one or more positive metal ions (cations) and one or more negative non-metal ions (anions).
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Electrolyte?
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A compound that separates into ions when it dissolves in water, producing a solution that conducts electricity.
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Does metal or non-metal atoms pull electrons away for the other ?
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Non-metal pulls electrons from metals