Ionic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What is Ionic bonding?
A
It is where atoms lose or gain electrons to form a full outer shell.
2
Q
What do atoms on the left side of the periodic table like?
A
Full outer shells
3
Q
What is the LEPGEN rule?
A
Lose Electron Positive Gain Electron Negative
4
Q
What is special about ionic compounds?
A
They have giant lattice
5
Q
What is a regular lattice arrangement?
A
Closely packed ions
6
Q
Name two property of an ionic compound?
A
High melting point and high boiling points
7
Q
What happens to the ions when they melt?
A
The ions become free to move
8
Q
What are special about the elements in group 1 in the periodic table?
A
have a charge of +1
9
Q
What are special about the elements in group 7 in the periodic table?
A
Have a charge of -1
10
Q
What are special about the elements in group 0?
A
All have a full outer shell so unreactive
