Ionic Bonding_Definitions Flashcards
Anion
A negaively charged ion eg: a chloride ion CI-
Brittle
Shatters when given a sharp tap
Cations
A positively charged Ion
Ceramic
A material that is produced by the firing of clay
Chemical Formula
A representation of a substance using symbolsfor its constituant elements. Shows the ratio of atoms present in the substance
Crystal Lattice
The symmetrical three-dimensional arrangement of atoms or ions inside a crystal
Dissolve
To incorporate a soli or gas into a liquid so as to form a solution
Electrolysis
The production of a reaction by the passage of electrical energy from a power supply through a conducting liquid
Electrolyte
A solution or molton substance that conducts electricty by mean of the movement of ions.
Electron Transfer Diagram
A diagram that shows how electrons move from a metal atom to a non-metal form
Electrovalency
The charge on a ion
Empirical Formula
A formula that shows the simplest whol number ratio of the elements in a compound eg: CH is the empirical formula for C3H6 (can’t get the 3 and 6 lower)
Gemstone
A precious stone that is usually ionic in structure
Ionic Bonding
A type of chemical bonding that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions
Ionic Compound
A type of chemical compound that involves the electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions