ionic compounds Flashcards
1
Q
what are the three strong chemical bonds?
A
ionic, covalent and metallic bonds
2
Q
what is ionic bonding?
A
when atoms gain or lose electrons giving them charge. they have a full outer shell.
3
Q
in ionic bonding, what force of attraction is it between the positive metal ion and the negative non metal ion?
A
electrostatic
4
Q
what are ionic compounds?
A
giant structures of ions
5
Q
what do ionic compounds have?
A
high melting + boiling point, do not conduct electricity
