Ionic Bonding Flashcards

1
Q

How is to formed

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Formed between atleast 1 metal & 1 non metal ion

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Definition

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Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between a positively charged metal ion and a negatively charged non metal ion

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3
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What happens when electrons are lost

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The electron loss from the less electronegative element forces this atom to form a positive ion leaving 2 oppositely charged ions

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4
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Ruling of values

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Ionic- EN is greater than 1.8
Polar covalent- differnet is between 0.1 1.8
Ball park figures

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