Ionic Bonding

Question 1

What is ionic bonding?

Answer 1

Ionic bonding involves the transfer of electrons in the outer shells between metals and nonmetals

Question 2

What happens to metals in ionic bonding?

Answer 2

Metals lose electrons and become positively charged ions

Question 3

What happens to nonmetals in ionic bonding?

Answer 3

Nonmetals gain electrons to become negatively charged ions

Question 4

How can the electron transfer during the formation of an ionic compound be shown?

Answer 4

The electron transfer during the formation of an ionic compound can be represented by dot and cross diagram

Question 5

What to include in a dot and cross diagram?

Answer 5

. The correct number of electrons on outer shells
. The charge

Question 6

Describe the structure of an ionic compound

Answer 6

Ionic compounds have a lattice structure with a regular arrangement of ions held together by strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions. The ionic bonds act in all directions

Question 7

Do ionic compounds have a high or low melting and boiling point and why?

Answer 7

Ionic compounds have a high melting and boiling point because of the large amounts of energy needed to break the many strong bonds. They are usually solid at room temperature.

Question 8

What happens to ionic compounds when they are melted or dissolved in water?

Answer 8

They conduct electricity because the ions are free to move and so charge can flow