Ionic Bonding

Question 1

Where does ionic bonding occur ?

Answer 1

Metals and non- metals

Question 2

Why does it only happen in Metals and Non-metals?

Answer 2

Metals want to LOOSE electrons and Non metsls want to GAIN electrons in order to be stable.

Question 3

What is the attraction called between these ions?

Answer 3

Electrostatic attraction

Question 4

The larger the charges the harder it is to pull apart, what does this mean?

Answer 4

A higher melting and boiling point

Question 5

If the metals and non-metals have a different amount of electrons what do we have to do in order to make them stable?

Answer 5

Add atoms.

Question 6

What makes a substance have a higher or lower M+B point?

Answer 6

The larger the charge (the stronger the electrrostatic attraction) more energy is needed to break them therefore the higher the M+B points. The smaller the charge the lower the M+B point will be. etc……

Question 7

What happens when ions of opposite charge join together.?

Answer 7

They form a giant ionic lattice.

Question 8

What are 3 properties of ionic substances?

Answer 8

1. Brittle
2. High melting and boiling points
3. they are unable to conduct electricity

Question 9

What does OILRIG stand for?

Answer 9

Oxidation
Is 
Loss
Reduction 
Is 
Gain