Ionic Bondas Flashcards
How are anions formed
An anion is a negative ion and it is formed when an atom gains electrons
How are cations formed
A cation is a positive ion and it is formed when an atom looses electrons m
What is the difference between an atom and ion
An atom can be an ion, but not all ions are atoms
What does ide mean ?
It is made from two elements
Describe run structure of iconic compounds
Iconic bonds have are attracted between opisotly charged ions
How are ionci compounds held together ?
They have opposite charges so they hold them together
Describe the properties of an ionic compounds
High melting and boiling points
Explain why Are you in its compounds have high melting points and high boiling points
As they are. Very strong and a lot of energy is needed to break them
Explain why ionic compounds conduct electricity when they are molten and in aqueous solution
Ions are charged particles, but ionic compounds can only conduct electricity if their ions are free to move. Ionic compounds do not conduct electricity when they are solid - only when dissolved in water or melted
Explain why ionic compounds do not conduct electricity as solids
Becaus they can only conduct electricity if they are free to move
