Ionic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What do ionic bonds form between?
A
Metals and non-metals
2
Q
What is the process of ionic bonding?
A
Atoms transfer electrons to each other
3
Q
What is an ionic bond?
A
A strong electrostatic force between oppositely charged ions
4
Q
What are the properties of ionic compounds?
A
- High melting points
- High boiling points
5
Q
What kind of structure does an ionic compound have?
A
Giant lattice structure
e.g. sodium chloride
6
Q
How do ions form?
A
- Metal atoms lose the electron, or electrons, in their highest energy level and become positively charged ions.
- Non-metal atoms gain an electron, or electrons, from another atom to become negatively charged ions.
