Ionic Bonding

Question 1

What is Ionic Bonding?

Answer 1

It occurs when an atom loses one or more electrons and donates it to an atom or different element

Question 2

How does an atom become positively charged?

Answer 2

Lose(s) an electron in ionic bonding

Question 3

How does an atom become negatively charged?

Answer 3

Gain(s) an electron in ionic bonding

Question 4

What is meant by Electrostatic Attraction?

Answer 4

The forces experienced by oppositely charged particles. It holds particles strongly together

Question 5

An example of an Ionic Bond

Answer 5

Sodium Chloride

Question 6

What does the Sodium Chloride form in ionic bonding?

Answer 6

Forms a giant ionic lattice, where the ions are arranged in a regular pattern

Question 7

What does the strength of the ionic bond and electrostatic force depend on?

Answer 7

It depends on ionic charge and the ionic radii of the ions - the more electrons a positive ion has, the more shells it will have, meaning the radius will be bigger

Question 8

When is the electrostatic force stronger?

Answer 8

When the ionic charge is higher