Ionic Bonding Flashcards
Ionic compound:
composed of + and - ions that are combined so + and - charges are =
Ionic Bonding has electronegativity diff greater than:
1.7
(Ionic Bonding) The nonmetal has a….than the meal
higher electronegativity
(Ionic Bonding) the valence e- of metal are _______to the nonmetal
transferred
(Formation of ions) Lose e- =
cation
(formation of ions) gain e- =
anion
(Formation of Ionic Bond) Electrostatic attraction btwn ….
+ and - ions
Why do atoms form compounds?
-to gain stability
-to reduce potential energy
(ionic bonding) most ionic compounds exist as a…
crystalline solid
crystalline solid:
3-dimensional network of + and - ions mutually attracted to one another (crystal lattice)
A compound’s lattice energy indicates:
the strength of the ionic bonds
Lattice energy:
amnt of energy given off by the formation of one mole of an ionic crystalline compound
Formula unit:
chemical formula for an ionic compound (ratio of ions present in crystalline structure)
Properties of ionic compounds:
- high melting/ boiling point
bc: strong chemical bonds
-hard but brittle and rigid
-conductors of electricity in the melted/ in solution state
Most ionic compounds are a________ at room temp
solid