ch 4- reactions of ionic compounds Flashcards
How does Ionic bonding work
-In ionic bonding=Metal atoms donate their valence electrons to non-metal atoms to form cations and anions.
-Cations are electrostatically attracted to anions.
-Ionic compounds(salts have no overall charge.)
Ion(n.)
An atom that has lost or gained electrons to become a charged particle
Cation(n.)
A positively charged ion formed when one or more valence electrons are lost.
Anion(n.)
A negatively charged ion formed when an atom gains one or more valence electrons.
What is an Ionic crystal lattice
:A three-dimensional crystal lattice formed when cations and anions combine as solids.
What structure is formed when cations and anions combine as solids
An Ionic crystal lattice
Ionic crystal lattice(n.)
-Ionic crystal lattice(n.)=symmetrical three-dimensional arrangement of ions.
Coordination number(n.)
-Coordination number(n.)=The number of atoms molecules or ions bonded to a chemical species.
E.g.
:Each sodium ion is surrounded by 6 chloride ions and vice versa.
:For sodium chloride, the coordination number is 6.
What are the four properties of ionic compounds
There are four properties of Ionic compounds:
1)Brittle
2)Hardness
3)High melting point
4)No electrical conductivity as a solid
Brittle(n.)
-Brittle(n.)=The tendency of a material to fracture (break) when subjected to pressure
Hardness(n.)
-Hardness(n.)=Resistance to deformation when subject to pressure
High melting point(n.)
-High melting point(n.)=The temperature at which a substance changes its state from solid to liquid
Electrical conductivity(n.)
-electrical conductivity(n.)=A measurement of how easily a material allows an electrical current to flow through it.
Examples of ionic compounds
Sodium chloride = NaCl
Aluminium oxide = Al2O3
Magnesium oxide =MgO
As solids, can ionic compounds conduct electricity?
Ions are unable to move, therefore electricity cannot flow through the substance.
As liquids, can ionic compounds conduct electricity?
A current can flow through a molten ionic compound
If ionic compounds are dissolved in water, can ionic compounds conduct electricity?
A current can flow through an ionic compound in a solution
If ionic compounds are dissolved in any substance, can they conduct electricity?
A current can flow through an ionic compound in a solution
What is electricity
Electricity is the flow of charge. This can be the flow of electrons, or in the case of ionic substances, the flow of ions.
-Elemental ion(n.)
-Elemental ion(n.)=Atom that has lost or gained electrons to become a charged particle
-Species(n.)
-Species(n.)=a type of atom, molecule or ion
-Anion(n.)
-Anion(n.)=Negatively charged ion formed when an atom gains one or more valence electrons.