ionic bonding Flashcards
1
Q
what is ionic bonding?
A
the electrostatic attraction between positive and negative ions
2
Q
how are ionic compounds held together?
A
- in a giant ionic lattice
- regular structure
- electrostatic attraction between positive and negative ions hold the structure together
3
Q
state 3 properties of ionic substances
A
- high melting and boiling points
- don’t conduct in a solid
- conduct in molten/aqueous
4
Q
where does this bonding occur in?
A
metals and non-metals
5
Q
what are attracted to each other in an ionic bond?
A
oppositely charged particles (ions)
6
Q
which ions are positive?
A
metals
7
Q
which ions are negative?
A
non-metals
8
Q
what particles are present in this bonding?
A
oppositely charged ions
9
Q
what happens to the electrons in ionic bonding?
A
they are transferred
10
Q
metal/non-metal which gain or lose?
A
metals lose, non-metals gain
