ionic bonding and structurre

Question 1

What is ionic bonding?

Answer 1

Ionic bonding is the electrostatic attraction between positive and negative ions.
It is a relatively strong attraction.

Question 2

How are ionic compounds held together?

Answer 2

● They are held together in a giant lattice.
● It’s a regular structure that extends in all directions in a substance.
● Electrostatic attraction between positive and negative ions holds the structure together.

Question 3

State properties of ionic substances.

Answer 3

● High melting and boiling point (strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions)
● Do not conduct electricity when solid (ions in fixed positions).
● Conduct when molten or dissolved in water - ions are free to move.

Question 4

What is important when working out a formula of an ionic compound?

Answer 4

Ionic compounds are electrically neutral, i.e. positive and negative charges balance each other.