ionic bonding Flashcards
1
Q
what is ionic bonding?
A
the electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions.
2
Q
dot and cross diagrams
A
show the arrangement of electrons in an atom or ion.
3
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dot and cross diagrams: pros
A
useful for showing how ionic compounds are formed
4
Q
dot and cross diagrams: limitations
A
don’t show the structure of the compound, size of the ions or how they’re arranged.
5
Q
octet rule
A
says that all atoms are trying to get a full valence shell (8 electrons in their outer shell).
6
Q
monatomic
A
only one atom.
7
Q
ionic compound
A
when one element gives its electron to another element (e.g. NaCl).
