Ionic Compounds Flashcards
1
Q
What makes up an ionic compound?
A
A metal and a non-metal
2
Q
What are the properties of ionic compounds?
A
They are hard, brittle solids with high melting points due to the strength of the bond
3
Q
What do chemical formulas show?
A
The ratio of atoms within a compound
4
Q
What are the steps of determining the chemical formula for binary ionic compounds?
A
- Write metal first, non-metal second
- Assign valence numbers
- Cross valence numbers
- Reduce if possible
5
Q
What does the name of an ionic compound end with?
A
ide
6
Q
What are transition metals?
A
Metals which have multiple different valence numbers
