Atoms to ions - ionic bonding and properties Flashcards
How do the formation of ions and ionic bonds explain their properties?
Ions form when atoms gain or lose electrons
What type of atoms form ionic bonds?
Ionic bonds usually occur between metal and nonmetal ions.
How are ions formed from ionic bonds?
An ionic bond is formed by the complete transfer of some electrons from one atom to another.
What is properties of ionic bond?
The ionic bond has charge separation, and so they are the most reactive of all the bonds in the proper medium.
How ionic bonds work?
the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions in a chemical compound. Such a bond forms when the valence (outermost) electrons of one atom are transferred permanently to another atom.
Why do atoms gain or lose electrons to form ions?
Atoms form ions by losing or gaining electrons because it makes them more stable and this state takes less energy to maintain
What are examples of an ionic bond?
Some ionic bond examples include: NaCl: sodium chloride. NaBr: sodium bromide. NaF: sodium fluoride.
Why are ionic bonds important?
Ionic bonds are important because they allow the synthesis of specific organic compounds.
What do Ionic Bonds make?
Compounds
How do you see the bonds?
Electrolysis
