Ionic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
Where does Ionic Bonding occur?
A
between metals and non-metals
2
Q
Where are electrons transferred in ionic bonds?
A
metal atoms to non metal atoms
3
Q
What do ionic bonds form?
A
positive and negative ions
4
Q
What has happened to the electrons in a positive ion?
A
they have lost electrons
5
Q
What has happened to the electrons in a negative ion?
A
they have gained electrons
6
Q
What is ionic bonding?
A
electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
7
Q
What do ionic bonds exist as?
A
giant structures called lattices
8
Q
What properties do ionically bonded compounds have?
A
- always solid at room temp
- giant structures, high melting points
- conduct electricity when molten or dissolved
- brittle and shatter easily with sharp blow
