Ionic Bonding

Question 1

What did atoms try to have

Answer 1

A full outer shell

Question 2

When an atom has 1 or two electrons on its outer shell what will it try and do with them

Answer 2

Get rid of them

Question 3

If atom x has lost two of its electrons what does it become

Answer 3

An ion (X2+)

Question 4

What is the structure of an ionic compound

Answer 4

A regular lattice

Question 5

Why do ionic lattices form

Answer 5

Due to the strong electrostatic forces if attraction between the oppositely charged ions

Question 6

What properties do ionic compounds have

Answer 6

High melting points and high boiling points
Carry current in molten form
Easily dissolved

Question 7

What are ionic compounds made up of

Answer 7

A metal and a non metal

Question 8

What type of ions does group two make

Answer 8

2+ ions

Question 9

How do you draw an ionic compound

Answer 9

Draw brackets around both atom structures
Draw one with electrons as dots and the other with electrons as crosses. Draw where the electrons have been shared by putting a dot on the cross atom or vice versa. Put a + or - to show the charge. The one that has gained an electron is negative the one that has lost one is positive. The more electrons it loses/gains the higher the number before the symbol