Ionic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
How is to formed
A
Formed between atleast 1 metal & 1 non metal ion
2
Q
Definition
A
Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between a positively charged metal ion and a negatively charged non metal ion
3
Q
What happens when electrons are lost
A
The electron loss from the less electronegative element forces this atom to form a positive ion leaving 2 oppositely charged ions
4
Q
Ruling of values
A
Ionic- EN is greater than 1.8
Polar covalent- differnet is between 0.1 1.8
Ball park figures