C3.3 Ionic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
Why do opposite charges attract?
A
Opposite charges attract because they pull each other towards each other.
2
Q
Charge for an ion of group 1?
A
+
3
Q
Charge for an ion of group 2
A
2+
4
Q
Charge for an ion of group 6
A
2-
5
Q
Charge for an ion of group 7
A
-
6
Q
What is an ionic lattice?
A
An ionic compound is a giant structure of ions. The ions have a regular, repeating arrangement called an ionic lattice .
