Atomic Structure

Question 1

What is ionic bonding

Answer 1

Ionic bonding is the process by which one atom transfers electrons to the outermost shell of another atom to become stable, resulting in a bond formed by electrostatic attraction

Question 2

What is an ion

Answer 2

Ions are formed when an atom loses or gains an electron from its outermost shell to become stable

Question 3

Ions make a giant structure known as the

Answer 3

Lattice Structure

Question 3

What are some properites of ionic bonding

Answer 3

1. High melting Point
2. High Boiling Point
3. Strong Intermolecular forces
4. Ionic bonds happen between metals and non metals
5. They can conduct electricity

Question 4

What are covalent compounds

Answer 4

Covalent compounds are formed when two or more non metals share electrons to acheive stability

Question 5

What are some properties of covalent substances

Answer 5

1. They involve 2 non metals sharing electrons.
2. They have weak intermolecular forces
3. They have low melting points
4. They have low boiling points
5. They can not conduct electricity