ionic bonding Flashcards
1
Q
how ions are formed by electron loss or gain?
A
metals lose electrons forming a positive ion
non-metals gain electrons forming a negative ion
2
Q
what does ionic bonding occur between?
A
metal
non metal
3
Q
what type of structure does ionic bonding has?
A
giant ionic lattice
4
Q
explain ionic bonding
A
strong electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
5
Q
dot cross diagram in ionic bonding
A
circles do no touch
6
Q
why compounds with giant ionic lattices have high melting and boiling points?
A
strong electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions which requires a lot of energy to overcome
7
Q
can ionic compound conduct electricity?
A
no- when solid as ions are fixed in position and not free to move
yes- when liquid/solution as ions are free to move around
