Ionic bonding

Question 1

Atom

Answer 1

The smallest part of an element that can exist.

Question 2

Ion

Answer 2

formed when atoms gain or lose electrons to form a full outer shell.

Question 3

Electron

Answer 3

Electron shells
are arranged in different shells around the nucleus

Question 3

Transfer

Answer 3

one electron goes to the other atom

Question 4

Metal ions

Answer 4

can be found in aqueous solutions of metal compounds. will form positive ions when reacted

Question 5

Non-metal ion

Answer 5

Non-metals will form negative ions when they react

Question 6

ion bond

Answer 6

The metal atoms become positive ions and the non-metal atoms become negative ions. There is a strong electrostatic. force of attraction between these oppositely charged ions – this is called an ionic bond.

Question 7

Electrostatic attraction

Answer 7

holds the two atoms in the covalent bond together.

Question 8

High melting point

Answer 8

Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points. The melting and boiling points of ionic compounds is usually quite high because the ions in the giant ionic lattices are held together by strong electrostatic forces of attraction which are difficult to overcome.

Question 9

Soluble

Answer 9

dissolves to form sugar solution

Question 10

Electrical conductors

Answer 10

Metals are good conductors of electricity because their delocalised electrons can carry a charge within the structure.

Question 11

Molten

Answer 11

an element or compound that has been melted into a liquid form

Question 12

In solution

Answer 12

forms when a solute. dissolves. in a solvent close solvent