Ionic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is ionic bonding (transfer of electrons)?
A
When a metal and a non metal react together, the metal atoms loses energy to form positively charged ion and a non metal gains these electrons and forms a negatively charged electron.
2
Q
What does a dot and cross diagram show?
A
How ionic compounds are formed - they show the arrangement of electrons in an atom and ion
3
Q
What Is the structure of ionic compounds?
A
Regular lattice structure - giant iconic lattice
4
Q
Do ionic compounds have similar products?
A
Yes: they all have high melting and boiling points due to many strong bonds, they dissolve in water, when there a solid they can’t conduct electricity
