Ionic Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
What does Ionic Bonding occur between
A
Metals and Non-Metals
2
Q
What is an ionic bond
A
The electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions
3
Q
What are the properties of an ionic bond
A
High melting and boiling point. Conducts when molten or aqueous (ions become mobile). Brittle (When a force is applied ions of like charge become proximate and repel)
4
Q
What happens when a group 1 metal reacts with a group 7 element
A
The metal atom loses an electron to form a cation while the non-metal gains the electron to form an anion