Ionic Bonds (9.1.2) Flashcards
1
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• Ionic compounds are composed of cations and anions present in ratios that cause their charges to balance.
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• Ionic compounds are composed of cations and anions present in ratios that cause their charges to balance.
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• The Born-Haber cycle allows for the calculation of lattice energy, the energy needed to break an ionic solid into its constituent gaseous ions.
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• The Born-Haber cycle allows for the calculation of lattice energy, the energy needed to break an ionic solid into its constituent gaseous ions.