Ionic bonds

Question 1

what is an ionic bond?

Answer 1

it is when a metal gives the electrons (e-) in its outer shell to a non-metal, so the metal forms a positive ion, and the nonmetal forms a negative ion.

Question 2

draw an ionic bond between magniesium and oxygen (Mg and O)

Answer 2

i.e.

magnesium oxide
… …
mg 0 = mg x 0 x
… …
[Mg]2- [0]2-

Question 3

what is the first part

Answer 3

title

Question 4

what is the second part

Answer 4

i.e.
… …
mg 0 x2 x 0 x
… …

Question 5

what is the third part?

Answer 5

magniesuim lost 2 electrons so [mg]2-
Oxegen gained 2 [o]2+

Question 6

what holds the ions together

Answer 6

a strong electrostatic force of attraction between oppositely charged ions

Question 7

ionic bonding is between

Answer 7

metals and non metals

Question 8

what is the fourth part?

Answer 8

write the formula i.e. MgO = num. of metals used and num. of nonmetals used.

Question 9

ions are______in an ionic bond

Answer 9

transfered

Question 10

do ions conduct electricity?

Answer 10

not unless molten or aquias, because the electrons are not free

Question 11

the melting / boiling point is…

Answer 11

high because the electrostatic force of attraction is hard to break