Ionic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What does ionic bonding involve?
A
The transfer of electrons from one atom to another,between a metal and a non-metal
2
Q
Do metals lose or gain?
A
Lose
3
Q
Do non-metals lose or gain?
A
Gain
4
Q
Ionic bond
A
Strong electrostatic forces of attraction between the oppositely charged ions
5
Q
Ionic bond
A
Strong electrostatic forces of attraction between the oppositely charged ions
6
Q
Ionic compound
A
Hugh melting point,high boiling points due to strong attraction between the ions
7
Q
Ionic compound in a solid state
A
Does not conduct electricity,dissolved in water or melted
8
Q
Examples of ionic compounds
A
Table salt
9
Q
Charge on the ion related to the group in the periodic table
A
Group 1 elements form +1 ions,group 6 elements form 2- ions
